CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Ohio State University State Health System

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $69
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Ohio State University State Health System is $69. 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 3.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$69

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: $69 (375%)
Ins. Median: $69 (375% 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 375% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 275%). 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 $18 - $142 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $172 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 - $20 98%
Medigold $18 98%
Mmo $18 - $21 98%
Molina $18 - $31 98%
United $18 98%
Upper Ohio Valley $18 - $117 98%
Buckeye Community $19 - $28 103%
Caresource $19 - $28 103%
Healthspan $19 - $85 103%
Humana $19 - $49 103%
Osu Health Plan $55 - $88 299%
Ohio Ppo $66 - $79 359%
Odrc $72 392%
Cigna $108 587%
Ohiohealth $115 - $133 625%
Lifetrac $120 653%
Frontpath $142 772%
Multiplan $142 772%
Healthsmart $159 865%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals