CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Elmhurst Hospital Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $33
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Elmhurst Hospital Center is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$33

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%)
Insurance Median: $33 (179%)
Ins. Median: $33 (179% 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
Aetna $14 - $54 76%
Healthfirst $15 - $68 82%
Elderplan $18 98%
Fidelis $18 - $68 98%
Magnacare $22 120%
Oxford $27 147%
United $27 - $38 147%
Oscar $28 152%
Metroplus $29 - $68 158%
Amidacare $30 163%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30 - $68 163%
Carelon $30 - $50 163%
Senior Whole Health $30 163%
United Behavioral Health $30 - $33 163%
Affinity $31 - $68 169%
Carelon (Amida Care) $31 169%
Vnsny $31 - $66 169%
Emblem $38 - $62 207%
Centerlight $39 212%
Cigna $45 245%
Wellcare $46 250%
Multiplan $62 337%
Local 1199 $66 359%
Villagecare Max $66 359%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals