CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: St Marys Rehabilitation Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $179
Cash Discount Price: $179
vs. Medicare Baseline: 9.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at St Marys Rehabilitation Hospital is $179. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 9.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1208 Langhorne Newtown Rd, Langhorne, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$179

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: $179 (973%)

Insurance Median: $179 (973%)

Cash: $179 (973% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $179 (973% 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 973% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 873%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Aetna	$178	968%
Ambetter / Centene	$178	968%
Cigna	$178	968%
Humana	$178	968%
Ibc - Keycare 65 - Tier 2	$178	968%
Ibc - Keycare 65 - Tier 3	$178	968%
Ibc - Keystone Health Plan East - Tier 2	$178	968%
Ibc - Keystone Health Plan East - Tier 3	$178	968%
Ibc - Personal Choice - Tier 2	$178	968%
Ibc - Personal Choice - Tier 3	$178	968%
Ibc - Personal Choice 65 - Tier 2	$178	968%
Ibc - Personal Choice 65 - Tier 3	$178	968%
Keystone First Vip Choice	$178	968%
Keystone First/ Community Health Choices	$178	968%
Medicaid / KanCare	$178	968%
Medicare (plans)	$178	968%
Pa Health & Wellness	$178	968%
UnitedHealthcare	$178	968%

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 $179.
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 St Marys Rehabilitation Hospital 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.