CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Wyckoff Heights Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $18
  • Cash Discount Price: $75
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $75. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 374 Stockholm Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$75

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: $75 (408%)
Insurance Median: $18 (98%)
Cash: $75 (408% 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.

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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 $8 - $18 44%
Healthfirst $15 82%
Affinity Health $18 98%
Amerigroup $18 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 98%
Centers Plan For Health Living $18 98%
Emblem Health $18 - $21 98%
Fidelis $18 98%
Interga $18 98%
Metroplus $18 - $20 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 98%
Agewell $19 103%
Alphacare $19 103%
Amida Care $19 103%
Elderplan $19 103%
Hamaspik $19 103%
Humana $19 103%
Partners Health Plan $19 103%
Senior Whole Health $19 103%
Visiting Nurse Services $19 103%
Wellcare $19 - $21 103%
Magnacare (Brighton Health Plan ) $32 174%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 374 Stockholm Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals