CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $60
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at University Health System, Inc is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $60 (326%)
Insurance Median: $24 (131%)
Cash: $60 (326% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (131% 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
UnitedHealthcare $7 - $168 38%
Wellpoint $10 - $24 54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13 - $154 71%
Aetna $16 - $168 87%
Cigna $16 - $182 87%
Choicecare $18 - $19 98%
Humana $18 98%
Nhc $18 - $19 98%
Wellcare $18 98%
American Health $19 103%
Devoted Health $19 103%
Medicare (plans) $19 - $20 103%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $19 103%
Bluecare $22 - $24 120%
Tenncare $24 131%
Multiplan $30 - $144 163%
Novanet $34 185%
Coventry $35 - $168 190%
First Health $41 223%
Beechstreet $43 - $180 234%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $96 522%
Nx Health $144 783%
Phcs $144 783%
Naphcare $156 848%
Prime Health $180 - $240 979%
Seven Corners $180 979%
Usa $192 1044%
Evolutions $216 1175%
Galaxy $216 1175%
Healthsmart $216 1175%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals