CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Grand Strand Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $27
  • Cash Discount Price: $265
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $265. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$265

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27

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: $265 (1441%)
Insurance Median: $27 (147%)
Cash: $265 (1441% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27 (147% 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 - $225 87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $252 98%
Devoted Health $18 98%
United $18 - $119 98%
United Behavioral Health $18 98%
Absolute Total Care $19 - $48 103%
Aetna $19 - $48 103%
Boldage Pace $19 103%
Clover $19 103%
Eon Health $19 103%
Molina $19 - $55 103%
Wellcare $19 103%
Cigna $20 - $86 109%
Health Team Advantage $20 109%
Universal Healthcare Group $22 120%
Group Health $23 125%
Blue Choice $24 131%
Corvel Corporation $25 136%
Employer'S Health Network $25 136%
Prime Health $25 - $225 136%
Blue Choice Health Plan $27 147%
Heritage Summit $27 147%
Select Health $36 196%
Nhc Advantage $50 272%
Pruitt Health $50 272%
Sc State Employees $77 419%
Occunet $132 718%
Medcost $133 - $181 723%
Vocational Rehab $143 778%
Employers Health Network $146 794%
Evernorth $212 1153%
First Health $219 1191%
Global Excel Management $220 1196%
Multiplan $225 1223%
National Choicecare $225 1223%
Novanet $238 1294%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 82Nd Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals