CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Jones Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $18
Cash Discount Price: $58
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Jones Memorial Hospital is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $58. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 191 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$58

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18

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: $58 (315%)

Insurance Median: $18 (98%)

Cash: $58 (315% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18 (98% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $18	60%
Univera Healthcare 1706	$13 - $18	71%
UPMC Health Plan 5138	$14	76%
Medicare (plans)	$16 - $38	87%
Medicaid / KanCare	$16 - $41	87%
Mvp 2900	$17 - $18	92%
Cigna	$17	92%
Humana	$18	98%
Fidelis 5155	$18	98%
Total Senior Care 1319	$18	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $36	98%
Aetna	$19 - $30	103%
Molina Healthcare 1723	$20 - $41	109%
Empire Plan 5179	$37	201%
Independent Health 5156	$38	207%

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 $58.
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 Jones Memorial 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.