CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Parkridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $22
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Parkridge Medical Center is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$22

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: $1,135 (6172%)
Insurance Median: $22 (120%)
Cash: $1,135 (6172% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $22 (120% 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 $16 - $568 87%
Amerigroup $18 - $173 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $352 98%
Bright Health $18 - $21 98%
Devoted Health Plan $18 98%
Healthspring $18 98%
Hearth Hospice $18 98%
Humana $18 - $738 98%
Sarah Cannon Research $18 98%
United $18 - $511 98%
United Behavioral Health $18 98%
American Health Advantage $19 103%
Caresource $19 103%
Clover Insurance $19 103%
Evergreen Hmo $19 103%
Signature Advantage $19 103%
Wellcare $19 - $227 103%
Zing $19 103%
Atrio Golden Times $20 109%
Health One Alliance $22 - $772 120%
Prime Health $26 - $999 141%
Corvel Corporation $27 147%
Novanet $27 147%
Ambetter / Centene $33 - $34 179%
Cigna $33 - $908 179%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $209 1136%
Apex Health $216 1175%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $216 1175%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $216 1175%
Peach State $227 1234%
Value Option $568 3089%
Magellan Behavioral Health $681 3703%
Multiplan $681 3703%
North Ga Health Services $738 4013%
Employers Health Network $795 4323%
Olympus Managed Healthcare $795 4323%
Mhnet $851 4628%
Compsych $908 4937%
Beech Street $999 5432%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2333 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals