CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Conway Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $45
  • Cash Discount Price: $205
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Conway Medical Center is $45. 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 2.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Singleton Ridge Road, Conway, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$205

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$45

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: $45 (245%)
Cash: $205 (1115% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $45 (245% 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 245% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 145%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Absolute Total Care $18 - $29 98%
Aetna $18 - $204 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $285 98%
Clover Health $18 98%
Devoted $18 98%
Emblem $18 98%
Healthteam $18 98%
Humana $18 98%
Molina $18 98%
Nhc $18 - $19 98%
Pruitt $18 - $19 98%
Select Health $18 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $191 98%
Velocity $18 - $56 98%
Wellcare $18 98%
Medcost $72 - $158 392%
Cigna $90 - $197 489%
Blue Choice $219 1191%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 300 Singleton Ridge Road, Conway, SC 29526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals