CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $68
Cash Discount Price: $205
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $205. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$205

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$68

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: $205 (1115%)

Insurance Median: $68 (370%)

Cash: $205 (1115% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $68 (370% 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 370% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 270%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

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 (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Geisinger Health Plan	$18 - $56	98%
Humana	$18	98%
Life Geisinger	$18	98%
Medicare (plans)	$18 - $21	98%
Prison Health Services	$18	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19 - $77	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$24	131%
Geisinger Family Plan	$25	136%
Amerihealth	$28	152%
Health Partners	$29	158%
Upmc For You	$29	158%
Upmc Chip	$30	163%
Ambetter / Centene	$61	332%
Cigna	$143 - $149	778%
Aetna	$154 - $220	837%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$165	897%
UnitedHealthcare	$169	919%
Wyoming Seminary	$231	1256%
Intergroup Services	$280	1523%
Multiplan	$280	1523%

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 $205.
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 Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center 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.