CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Frisbie Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $78
Cash Discount Price: $300
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Frisbie Memorial Hospital is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $300. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 4.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$300

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$78

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$18.39

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $18.39 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $300 (1631%)

Insurance Median: $78 (424%)

Cash: $300 (1631% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $78 (424% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $18.39 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 424% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 324%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Amerihealth Caritas	$16	87%
Well Sense Health Plan	$17	92%
Aetna	$18 - $173	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $120	98%
Humana	$18	98%
United VA Ccn	$18	98%
Cigna	$19 - $404	103%
Evernorth Behavioral Health	$19	103%
Martin's Point Health	$19	103%
United	$19 - $181	103%
Ambetter / Centene	$33	179%
Harvard Pilgrim	$80 - $122	435%
Maine Community Health	$86 - $145	468%
Tufts Health Plan	$103 - $172	560%
Evernorth	$240	1305%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $300.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84153.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Frisbie Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84153.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.