CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $63
Cash Discount Price: $56
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Medical Center Hospital is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $56. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 W 4Th Street, Odessa, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$56

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$63

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: $56 (305%)

Insurance Median: $63 (343%)

Cash: $56 (305% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $63 (343% 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 343% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 243%). 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
Geha	$9	49%
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $25	49%
Ambetter / Centene	$16 - $19	87%
Amerigroup	$16	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16 - $86	87%
Community Health Choice	$16	87%
First Care Health Plan	$16	87%
Superior Health Plan	$16	87%
Aetna	$18 - $126	98%
Care Improvement Plus	$18	98%
Humana	$18 - $19	98%
Novitas Solutions	$18	98%
Triwest Va Ccn	$18	98%
Wellcare By Allwell	$19	103%
Group Resources	$22	120%
Workers Comp	$37	201%
Health Select	$50 - $86	272%
90 Degree Benefits	$60 - $96	326%
State Comptroller	$70 - $88	381%
Caprock	$80 - $94	435%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$83 - $105	451%
Cigna	$86	468%
Texas Mutual Wc	$92 - $116	500%
Firstcare	$97 - $122	527%

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 $56.
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 Medical Center Hospital 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.