CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $96
  • Cash Discount Price: $556
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $556. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 391 Wallace Rd, Nashville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$556

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$96

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: $556 (3023%)
Insurance Median: $96 (522%)
Cash: $556 (3023% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $96 (522% 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 522% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 422%). 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
Wellpoint $8 44%
Aetna $15 - $298 82%
Amerigroup $18 98%
Bright Health $18 - $21 98%
Devoted Health Plan $18 98%
Healthspring $18 98%
Humana $18 - $149 98%
Odyssey Healthcare $18 98%
Sarah Cannon Research $18 98%
United $18 - $268 98%
Ambetter / Centene $19 - $20 103%
American Health Advantage $19 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 - $39 103%
Evergreen Hmo $19 103%
Signature Advantage $19 103%
Wellcare $19 103%
Zing $19 103%
Atrio Golden Times $20 109%
Prime Health $26 - $524 141%
Corvel Corporation $27 147%
Novanet $27 147%
Cigna $33 - $194 179%
Oscar $55 299%
Kentucky Labor Cabinet $96 - $110 522%
Apex Health $99 - $113 538%
Nhc Advantage, Inc. $99 - $113 538%
Pruitt Health (Allyalign) $99 - $113 538%
Centurion $214 - $245 1164%
Bgfh Singlesource $260 - $506 1414%
Multiplan $301 - $345 1637%
Employers Health Network $364 - $416 1979%
Odom'S Tn Pride Sausage $390 - $446 2121%
Beech Street $457 - $524 2485%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 391 Wallace Rd, Nashville, TN 37211
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals