CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $20
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Nationwide Children's Hospital is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$20

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $20 (109%)
Insurance Median: $21 (114%)
Cash: $20 (109% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (114% 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
Caresource $10 - $28 54%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $28 76%
Mmo $19 103%
Aetna $20 - $21 109%
Humana $20 - $28 109%
Ohc $20 109%
Ohg $20 109%
Ohio Ppo Connect $20 109%
Osu $20 109%
Ahpo $21 114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 - $28 114%
Cigna $21 114%
Front Path Health Coalition $21 114%
The Health Plan $21 114%
Unicare $21 114%
Emerald Health $22 120%
First Health $22 120%
Phcs $22 120%
Amerihealth $28 152%
Bchp $28 152%
Molina $28 152%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens