CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Washington Hospital, The

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $25
Cash Discount Price: $54
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Washington Hospital, The is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$25

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: $54 (294%)

Insurance Median: $25 (136%)

Cash: $54 (294% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $25 (136% 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
Aetna	$13 - $46	71%
Upmc Health Plan	$14 - $19	76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $42	92%
Senior Life	$18	98%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley	$19 - $57	103%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$19 - $28	103%
Humana	$19	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$22	120%
Amerihealth Caritas	$24	131%
Cigna	$25	136%
City Of Washington	$37	201%
Peak Health	$59	321%
Coventry/First Health	$60	326%

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 $54.
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 Washington Hospital, The 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.