CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is $21. 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 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $21 (114%)
Cash: $18 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (114% 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.

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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
Access To Healthcare Network $4 22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $18 71%
Health Plan Of Nevada $13 - $18 71%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 71%
Molina Healthcare Of Nv $13 - $18 71%
Silver Summit $13 - $32 71%
Aetna $18 - $45 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
Saint Mary Health Plan $18 - $21 98%
Sierra $18 98%
Tricare $18 98%
Triwest $18 98%
Alignment $19 103%
UnitedHealthcare $19 - $25 103%
Occunet $21 - $87 114%
Pam $21 114%
Veterans Evaluation Service Ves $23 125%
Employer Direct $26 141%
Home Town Test $26 141%
Naphcare $26 141%
Asserta Health $28 152%
Imperial Insurance Company $28 - $34 152%
Nevada Health Partners $34 185%
6 Degrees $37 201%
Nv Preferred $39 - $42 212%
Custom Ink $40 218%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 235 W 6Th St, Reno, NV 89503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals