CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Lecom Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pav

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $29
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Lecom Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pav is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5515 Peach Street, Erie, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $29 (158%)
Insurance Median: $29 (158%)
Cash: $29 (158% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (158% 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
UnitedHealthcare $18 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20 - $28 109%
Upmc_Commercial $24 131%
Upmc_For_Life $24 131%
Upmc_For_Life_Hmo_Premier_Rx $24 131%
Upmc_Partner $24 131%
Upmc_Value $24 131%
Upmc_Value_Select $24 131%
Healthchoice_Berks $29 158%
Healthchoice_Blair $29 158%
Healthchoice_Carbon_Monroe_Pike $29 158%
Healthchoice_Chester $29 158%
Healthchoice_Erie $29 158%
Healthchoice_Lycoming_Clinton $29 158%
Healthchoice_Northcentral $29 158%
Healthchoice_Northeast $29 158%
Healthchoice_Somerset_Bedford $29 158%
Healthchoice_York_Adams $29 158%
Medicare (plans) $29 158%
Aetna $32 174%
Cigna $40 218%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5515 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals