CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: South Brooklyn Health

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at South Brooklyn Health is $52. 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 2.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

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: $52 (283%)
Ins. Median: $52 (283% 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 283% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 183%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $115 82%
Elderplan $18 98%
Fidelis $18 - $115 98%
Magnacare $22 120%
Oxford $27 147%
United $27 - $64 147%
Oscar $28 152%
Centerlight $39 212%
Cigna $45 245%
Wellcare $46 250%
Carelon $50 - $51 272%
Amidacare $51 277%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $51 - $115 277%
Metroplus $51 - $115 277%
Senior Whole Health $51 277%
United Behavioral Health $51 - $56 277%
Affinity $52 - $115 283%
Carelon (Amida Care) $52 283%
Vnsny $52 - $66 283%
Emblem $54 - $69 294%
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: 2601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals