CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Punxsutawney Area Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $97
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Punxsutawney Area Hospital is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $97. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 81 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$97

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $97 (527%)
Insurance Median: $19 (103%)
Cash: $97 (527% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (103% 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 $8 - $144 44%
Cigna $9 - $214 49%
Highmark Wholecare $11 - $27 60%
Highmark $12 - $49 65%
Tricare $15 82%
Upmc Health Plan $17 - $83 92%
Aetna $18 - $40 98%
Amerihealth Caritas $18 - $24 98%
Geisinger Health Plan $18 - $32 98%
Humana $18 98%
United Mine Workers Of America $18 98%
Ambetter / Centene $19 - $33 103%
Pa Health And Wellness Commercial $23 - $37 125%
Geisinger $26 - $51 141%
Pa Workers Compensation $158 - $360 859%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 81 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals