CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $100
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Christ Hospital is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $100 (544%)
Insurance Median: $23 (125%)
Cash: $100 (544% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (125% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $184 87%
Aetna $18 - $110 98%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $18 - $19 98%
Caresource [2031] $18 - $184 98%
Cigna $18 - $184 98%
Geha [2168] $18 98%
Golden Rule [2161] $18 98%
Humana $18 - $184 98%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097] $18 98%
Medben [2222] $18 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $18 - $184 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 - $20 98%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $18 - $19 98%
Meridian [2185] $18 - $19 98%
United Medical Resources [2104] $18 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $184 98%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $18 98%
Perennial [4200] $19 - $20 103%
Ambetter / Centene $22 - $24 120%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $22 - $184 120%
Allied Benefits [2163] $29 158%
First Health [2041] $29 158%
Meritain Health [2224] $29 158%
Medical Mutual [2054] $30 163%
Western And Southern [2076] $30 163%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $38 207%
Poppins Health [2299] $45 245%
Ohio Health Choice [2062] $72 - $88 392%
Nalc [2178] $80 - $98 435%
Priority Health [2225] $80 - $98 435%
Life Synch [2080] $90 - $110 489%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059] $110 - $134 598%
Bccp [3079] $150 - $184 816%
Healthcare Highways [2298] $150 - $184 816%
Sagamore Health Network [2066] $150 - $184 816%
Suburban Health [2408] $150 - $184 816%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $184 1001%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $184 1001%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals