CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $135
  • Cash Discount Price: $2,227
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell is $135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,227. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 7.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Capital Way, Pennington, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$2,227

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$135

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: $2,227 (12110%)
Insurance Median: $135 (734%)
Cash: $2,227 (12110% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $135 (734% 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 734% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 634%). 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
Clover $18 98%
Oxford Benefit Plan $18 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $24 98%
Wellpoint $18 - $144 98%
Humana $19 103%
Medicare (plans) $19 103%
Horizon Nj Health $24 131%
Fidelis $29 158%
Medicaid / KanCare $48 - $142 261%
Aetna $61 - $1,181 332%
Cigna $67 - $2,494 364%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $112 - $398 609%
Multiplan $959 - $2,827 5215%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Capital Way, Pennington, NJ 08534
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals