CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: The University Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $87
Cash Discount Price: $21
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at The University Hospital is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 4.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$87

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: $21 (114%)

Insurance Median: $87 (473%)

Cash: $21 (114% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $87 (473% 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 473% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 373%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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	$18 - $26	98%
Clover Health	$18	98%
Fidelis	$18 - $67	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $67	98%
Horizon	$48 - $87	261%
Aetna	$67 - $87	364%
Wellpoint	$68	370%
First Health	$160	870%
Americare	$171	930%
Qualcare	$171	930%
Correctional Medical Services	$183	995%
Multiplan	$183	995%
First Trenton	$206	1120%
Managed Care Inc	$206	1120%
Consumer Health Network	$217	1180%
Three Rivers	$217	1180%

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 $21.
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 The University 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.