CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Harlem Hospital Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $47
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Harlem Hospital Center is $47. 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 2.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 506 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$47

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: $47 (256%)

Ins. Median: $47 (256% 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 256% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 156%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 - $101	82%
Elderplan	$18	98%
Fidelis	$18 - $101	98%
Magnacare	$22	120%
Oxford	$27	147%
United	$27 - $56	147%
Oscar	$28	152%
Centerlight	$39	212%
Metroplus	$43 - $101	234%
Amidacare	$45	245%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$45 - $101	245%
Carelon	$45 - $50	245%
Cigna	$45	245%
Senior Whole Health	$45	245%
United Behavioral Health	$45 - $49	245%
Affinity	$46 - $101	250%
Carelon (Amida Care)	$46	250%
Vnsny	$46 - $66	250%
Wellcare	$46	250%
Emblem	$54 - $62	294%
Multiplan	$62	337%
Local 1199	$66	359%
Villagecare Max	$66	359%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84153.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Harlem Hospital Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84153.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.