CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: UPMC Wellsboro

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $209
Cash Discount Price: $228
vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at UPMC Wellsboro is $209. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $228. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 11.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 32-36 Central Avenue, Wellsboro, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$228

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$209

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: $228 (1240%)

Insurance Median: $209 (1136%)

Cash: $228 (1240% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $209 (1136% 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 1136% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1036%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Upmc Work Partners	$18	98%
Amerihealth Caritas	$24	131%
Geisinger	$27 - $221	147%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$27 - $66	147%
Upmc Health Plan	$27 - $144	147%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $280	169%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$37	201%
Pa Health & Wellness	$42 - $71	228%
Aetna	$51 - $285	277%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$57 - $167	310%
Cigna	$60 - $69	326%
Wirerope Works	$158 - $183	859%
Multiplan	$222 - $314	1207%
America'S Choice	$256 - $297	1392%
Intergroup	$256 - $297	1392%

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 $228.
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 UPMC Wellsboro 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.