CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Mercy Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $34
Cash Discount Price: $78
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Mercy Medical Center is $34. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1320 Mercy Drive Nw, Canton, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$34

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: $78 (424%)

Insurance Median: $34 (185%)

Cash: $78 (424% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $34 (185% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Cigna	$9 - $22	49%
Oscar	$13 - $46	71%
Zing Health	$14 - $36	76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $77	82%
Buckeye	$15	82%
Caresource	$15	82%
Molina	$15	82%
Summacare	$15 - $40	82%
United	$15 - $28	82%
Amerihealth	$16	87%
The Health Plan	$17 - $96	92%
Aetna	$18 - $120	98%
Humana	$18	98%
Communicare	$19	103%
Mmo	$19 - $40	103%
Ohcp	$19 - $58	103%
Perennial Health	$20	109%
Omas	$24 - $60	131%
Phphi	$29 - $72	158%
Cc Ehp	$32 - $48	174%
Gms	$34 - $84	185%
Immergrun	$36 - $60	196%
Multiplan	$43 - $108	234%
Aultcare	$49	266%
Amish Community Aid Plan	$54 - $60	294%
Ohio Healthy	$65	353%
Php	$72	392%
Medical Benefit Corp	$84	457%
Consociate Health	$90	489%
Frontpath	$108	587%
Managed Care Services	$108	587%
Tertiary Care Network	$108	587%

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 $78.
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 Mercy Medical 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.