CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Colleton Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $25
  • Cash Discount Price: $574
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Colleton Medical Center is $25. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $574. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 501 Robertson Boulevard, Walterboro, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$574

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$25

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: $574 (3121%)
Insurance Median: $25 (136%)
Cash: $574 (3121% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $25 (136% 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
Humana $16 - $536 87%
Arcadian $18 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $566 98%
Devoted Health $18 98%
Odyssey Hospice $18 98%
United $18 - $316 98%
United Behavioral Health $18 98%
Absolute Total Care $19 - $107 103%
Aetna $19 - $345 103%
Boldage Pace $19 103%
Clover $19 103%
Eon Health $19 103%
Molina $19 - $55 103%
Wellcare $19 103%
Cigna $20 - $385 109%
Align Networks $21 114%
Universal Healthcare Group $22 120%
Blue Choice $24 131%
Corvel Corporation $25 136%
Employer'S Health Network $25 136%
Prime Health $25 - $507 136%
Heritage Summit $27 147%
Seven Corners $32 174%
Select Health $36 196%
Medical Development $39 212%
Naphcare $39 212%
Sc State Employees $77 - $86 419%
Blue Choice Health Plan $85 - $89 462%
Nhc Advantage $113 614%
Pruitt Health $113 614%
Employers Health Network $268 1457%
Value Option $298 1620%
Vocational Rehab $322 1751%
Medcost $336 - $435 1827%
Mhnet $447 2431%
Evernorth $477 2594%
Multiplan $507 2757%
North American Administrators $507 2757%
First Health $536 2915%
Novanet $536 2915%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 501 Robertson Boulevard, Walterboro, SC 29488
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals