CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Bellevue Hospital Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $49
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Bellevue Hospital Center is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 462 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$49

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: $18 (98%)
Insurance Median: $49 (266%)
Cash: $18 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $49 (266% 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 266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 166%). 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 - $110 82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $110 87%
Centerlight $18 - $23 98%
Elderplan $18 98%
Fidelis $18 - $110 98%
Hamaspik $18 - $23 98%
Metroplus $18 - $110 98%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $19 103%
Oxford $19 - $27 103%
Wellcare $20 - $28 109%
Magnacare $22 120%
Villagecare Max $22 - $66 120%
Oscar $25 - $28 136%
Local 1199 $26 - $66 141%
United $27 - $61 147%
Affinity $32 - $110 174%
Cigna $45 245%
Amidacare $49 266%
Carelon $49 - $50 266%
Senior Whole Health $49 266%
United Behavioral Health $49 - $54 266%
Carelon (Amida Care) $50 272%
Vnsny $50 - $66 272%
Emblem $54 - $66 294%
Multiplan $62 337%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 462 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals