CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Renown South Meadows Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $25
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Renown South Meadows Medical Center is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$25

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: $90 (489%)

Insurance Median: $25 (136%)

Cash: $90 (489% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $25 (136% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada	$13 - $43	71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $39	82%
Hometown Health	$15 - $90	82%
Hpn	$16	87%
UnitedHealthcare	$17	92%
Caresource Network Partners	$18	98%
Silversummit Healthplan	$22 - $45	120%
Health Net Federal Services	$24	131%
Aetna	$25 - $65	136%
Naphcare	$28 - $77	152%
Cigna	$30	163%
Union Trust Funds	$57 - $58	310%
Health Plan Of Nevada	$76	413%
Prominence Health First	$76	413%

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 $90.
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 Renown South Meadows Medical Center 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.