CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Pennsylvania Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $114
  • Cash Discount Price: $309
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Pennsylvania Hospital is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $309. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 6.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$309

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$114

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: $309 (1680%)
Insurance Median: $114 (620%)
Cash: $309 (1680% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $114 (620% 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 620% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 520%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cigna $11 - $156 60%
UnitedHealthcare $14 - $462 76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $462 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 - $19 98%
Philadelphia Va Medical Center $18 98%
Upmc $18 - $462 98%
Aetna $19 - $462 103%
Geisinger Health Plan $19 - $58 103%
Health Partners $19 - $462 103%
Horizon Nj Health $19 - $81 103%
Humana $19 - $370 103%
Ibc $19 103%
Pa Health And Wellness $19 - $30 103%
Penn Life (Living Independently For Elders) $19 103%
Clover Health Plan $20 109%
Keystone First $20 109%
Tricare $20 109%
Us Family Health Plan $20 109%
Gateway Health Plan $23 - $24 125%
Medicaid / KanCare $24 - $462 131%
Pa Medical Assistance $24 131%
Elap $26 141%
Pgm - Regie De L'Assurance Maladie Quebec $26 - $106 141%
Claims Watcher $29 - $33 158%
Ibc Commercial Hpn $30 163%
Keystone Hmo Proactive $30 163%
Preferred Health Care Eliance $30 - $120 163%
Keystone Mercy Health Plan $31 169%
Oscar Health Plan $31 169%
Centivo $33 179%
Elap Services $34 185%
Highmark $39 212%
Pgm - Kuwait Defense $40 - $208 218%
Devon $43 - $208 234%
Qualcare $43 - $176 234%
Coventry $46 - $236 250%
Pgm - Chop $46 - $185 250%
Wissahickon Hospice $46 - $185 250%
Penn Global Medicine $49 266%
Healthamerica/Coventry $51 - $226 277%
Olympus $55 - $225 299%
First Health Global $57 - $231 310%
Urn-Cancer Resource Services $57 - $231 310%
Health Net $68 - $277 370%
Pgm - Royal Embassy Of Saudi Arabia $68 - $277 370%
Pgm - Embassy Of Qatar $74 - $300 402%
Pgm - Ontario Ministry Of Health And Long-Term Care (Ohip) $74 - $300 402%
Pgm - Embassy Of The United Emirates/Ipc $80 - $323 435%
Devon Health Services Inc $91 - $370 495%
Health America/Ccn $91 - $370 495%
Intergroup $91 - $370 495%
Pgm - Kuwait Health Division $91 - $370 495%
Pgm - Kuwait Oil $91 - $370 495%
Preferred Care $91 - $370 495%
Commercial Other $114 - $462 620%
Community Behavioral Health $114 - $462 620%
International Pfs $114 - $462 620%
Quest Behavioral Health $114 - $462 620%
United Behavioral Health $114 - $462 620%
Workers Compensation $114 - $462 620%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 800 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals