CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Wellspan York Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $72
Cash Discount Price: $45
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Wellspan York Hospital is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $45. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 South George Street, York, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$45

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$72

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: $45 (245%)

Insurance Median: $72 (392%)

Cash: $45 (245% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $72 (392% 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 392% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 292%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Johns_Hopkins_Healthcare_Plan	$18 - $91	98%
Medicare (plans)	$18 - $20	98%
Aetna	$19 - $83	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$20 - $32	109%
Highmark	$28 - $113	152%
Blue_Cross	$47 - $86	256%
United_Healthcare	$55	299%
First_Health_Network	$76 - $83	413%
Cigna	$80 - $86	435%
Phc	$86	468%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross	$88	479%
Geisinger	$91	495%
Upmc	$91	495%

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 $45.
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 Wellspan York Hospital 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.