CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $188
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Hospital Metropolitano Dr Pila is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $188. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2435 Boulevard Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$188

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $188 (1022%)
Insurance Median: $26 (141%)
Cash: $188 (1022% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (141% 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
First Medical $18 - $32 98%
Mso $18 98%
Privado $18 98%
Tricare $18 98%
Medicare (plans) $20 109%
Plan De Salud Menonita $20 - $22 109%
Triple S $20 - $32 109%
Aarp $22 120%
Mcs $25 - $32 136%
Ch $26 141%
Hospicio $26 141%
Humana $26 - $30 141%
Salud Correccional $26 141%
Va $26 141%
Prossam $31 169%
Acaa $35 190%
Auxilio Mutuo $35 190%
Bl $35 190%
Cigna $42 228%
Comerciales $45 245%
Life Link $45 245%
Mc $45 245%
Wellcare $45 245%
Mapfre $58 315%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2435 Boulevard Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR 00717
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals