CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $90
Cash Discount Price: $128
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $128. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 4.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$128

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$90

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: $128 (696%)

Insurance Median: $90 (489%)

Cash: $128 (696% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $90 (489% 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 489% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 389%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$17 - $91	92%
Humana	$18 - $149	98%
Triwest	$18	98%
American Health Plan	$19	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19 - $109	103%
Corvel	$19	103%
Prime Health Services	$19	103%
Procare Advantage	$19	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $26	114%
Injury Management Organization	$23	125%
Superior Health Plan	$26	141%
Sedgwick	$27	147%
Texas Workforce Commission	$70	381%
Cigna	$109 - $128	593%
Aetna	$117	636%
Midcoast	$117	636%
Quiktrip	$117	636%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$123	669%
Independent Medical System	$128	696%
Imagine Health	$133	723%
Curative	$138	750%
First Health	$149	810%
Healthsmart	$149 - $160	810%
Private Health Care System	$160	870%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $128.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84153.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84153.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.