CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Portsmouth Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $169
  • Cash Discount Price: $478
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Portsmouth Regional Hospital is $169. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $478. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 9.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$478

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$169

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: $478 (2599%)
Insurance Median: $169 (919%)
Cash: $478 (2599% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $169 (919% 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 919% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 819%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $417 98%
Humana $18 98%
United Behavioral Health $18 98%
United Va Ccn $18 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 - $292 103%
Cigna $19 - $97 103%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $19 103%
Martin'S Point Health $19 103%
Sierra Military Health $19 103%
United $19 - $435 103%
Ambetter / Centene $33 179%
Harvard Pilgrim $70 - $283 381%
Maine Community Health $93 - $349 506%
Tufts Health Plan $111 - $377 604%
Mvp Health Plan $207 - $461 1126%
Corvel $213 - $474 1158%
Evernorth $237 - $527 1289%
Mutual Of Omaha $237 - $527 1289%
Multiplan $240 - $534 1305%
First Health $269 - $600 1463%
Healthcare Value Mgmt $269 - $600 1463%
Oxford Health Plans $281 - $626 1528%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 333 Borthwick Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals