CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Jfk University Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $230
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Jfk University Medical Center is $230. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 12.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 65 James Street, Edison, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$230

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: $18 (98%)
Insurance Median: $230 (1251%)
Cash: $18 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $230 (1251% 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 1251% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1151%). 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
Aetna $18 - $276 98%
Amerigroup $18 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 98%
Clover $18 - $19 98%
Horizon $18 - $305 98%
Seoul Medical Group $18 98%
Vaccn $18 98%
Wellcare $18 98%
United Community/Americhoice $19 103%
Karna $24 131%
UnitedHealthcare $27 - $40 147%
Oxford $40 218%
Cigna $87 473%
Activecare First McO $230 1251%
Intergroup $230 1251%
Bergen Risk $246 1338%
Qualcare $254 - $266 1381%
Brighton Health Plan $262 1425%
Prime Health $262 1425%
Multiplan - PHCS $279 1517%
Amerihealth $310 1686%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 65 James Street, Edison, NJ 08818
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals