CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Tristar Northcrest Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $390
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Tristar Northcrest Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $390. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$390

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $390 (2121%)
Insurance Median: $19 (103%)
Cash: $390 (2121% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (103% 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
Wellpoint $8 44%
Aetna $15 - $195 82%
Alive Hospice $18 98%
Amerigroup $18 98%
Bright Health $18 - $21 98%
Devoted Health Plan $18 98%
Healthspring $18 98%
Humana $18 - $74 98%
Molina $18 98%
United $18 - $176 98%
Wellcare $18 - $24 98%
Ambetter / Centene $19 - $20 103%
American Health Advantage $19 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 - $25 103%
Evergreen Hmo $19 103%
Zing $19 103%
Atrio Golden Times $20 109%
Prime Health $26 141%
Novanet $27 147%
Cigna $33 - $114 179%
Oscar $55 299%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $74 402%
City Of Springfield $254 1381%
Multiplan $304 - $320 1653%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals