CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: St Lukes Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $32
Cash Discount Price: $141
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at St Lukes Hospital is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $141. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$141

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$32

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: $141 (767%)

Insurance Median: $32 (174%)

Cash: $141 (767% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $32 (174% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $141	98%
Highmark	$18 - $60	98%
Aetna	$19 - $73	103%
Geisinger	$19 - $48	103%
Humana	$19	103%
Upmc Health Plan	$19 - $47	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$20 - $64	109%
Keystone First	$24	131%
Amerihealth Caritas	$29	158%
Highmark Wholecare	$29	158%
Jefferson Health Plan	$35	190%
Oscar	$44	239%
Cigna	$47	256%

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 $141.
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 St Lukes 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.