CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $121
  • Cash Discount Price: $286
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus of Lpds Healthc is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $286. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 6.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$286

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$121

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: $286 (1555%)
Insurance Median: $121 (658%)
Cash: $286 (1555% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $121 (658% 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 658% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 558%). 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
Amerigroup $15 - $18 82%
Centennial Care $15 82%
St David’S Hospice $15 - $18 82%
United $15 - $452 82%
Western Sky Community Care $15 - $19 82%
El Paso First Health Plans $16 87%
Superior Health Plan $16 - $60 87%
Aetna $17 - $19 92%
Molina Healthcare $17 - $38 92%
Arcadian Health Plan $18 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $140 98%
Cigna $18 - $109 98%
Devoted Health $18 98%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $18 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $46 98%
Wellmed $18 98%
Alignment Health Plan $19 103%
American Health Plan Of Texas $19 103%
Clover Insurance Company $19 103%
Humana $19 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $19 103%
Shared Health $19 103%
Wellcare Of Tx $19 103%
Imperial Insurance $20 109%
Pyramid Life $20 109%
Triwest Health Alliance $20 109%
Molina Healthcare Mcr $22 120%
Universal Health Pffs Nc $22 120%
Bravo Health $25 136%
Corvel Corporation $36 196%
Bienvivir Senior Health $46 - $171 250%
Healthcare Highways $52 - $193 283%
Oscar $62 337%
First Health $121 - $452 658%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $121 - $553 658%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $124 - $693 674%
Sheriff'S Dept El Paso County Detention $134 - $502 729%
Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo $134 - $502 729%
Southwest Medical Provider Network $148 - $553 805%
Advantage Care Network $161 - $603 875%
El Paso First Health Plan $161 - $603 875%
Prime Health $161 - $603 875%
Texas Workforce Commission $169 - $633 919%
Multiplan $175 - $653 952%
Phcs $175 - $653 952%
Integrated Medical Systems $188 - $704 1022%
Samsa $188 - $704 1022%
Danmark - International Contract $202 - $754 1098%
Galaxy Health Network $202 - $754 1098%
Medcorp Southwest $215 - $804 1169%
Usa Managed Care $221 - $955 1202%
Affiliated Healthcare $229 - $854 1245%
National Provider Network $242 - $904 1316%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1801 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79902
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals