CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Metropolitan Hospital Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $31
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Metropolitan Hospital Center is $31. 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 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1901 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$31

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: $31 (169%)
Ins. Median: $31 (169% 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 - $64 82%
Elderplan $18 98%
Fidelis $18 - $64 98%
Magnacare $22 120%
Metroplus $27 - $64 147%
Oxford $27 147%
United $27 - $35 147%
Amidacare $28 152%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $67 152%
Carelon $28 - $50 152%
Oscar $28 152%
Senior Whole Health $28 152%
United Behavioral Health $28 - $31 152%
Affinity $29 - $64 158%
Carelon (Amida Care) $29 158%
Vnsny $29 - $66 158%
Emblem $35 - $62 190%
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: 1901 First Avenue, New York, NY 10029
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals