CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Baptist Beaumont Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $72
  • Cash Discount Price: $94
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Baptist Beaumont Hospital is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3080 College Street, Beaumont, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$72

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: $94 (511%)
Insurance Median: $72 (392%)
Cash: $94 (511% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $72 (392% 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 392% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 292%). 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
Aetna $18 - $68 98%
Ameri-Plus Ppo-All Plans $18 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $54 98%
Cigna $18 - $312 98%
Superior Health Plan Mcr Adv $18 98%
Texan Plus-All Plans $18 98%
Superior Health Plan Comm - All Other Plans $21 114%
Texas Exchange Plans - All Plans $21 114%
Correctcare - All Plans $28 152%
Naphcare Inc - All Plans $28 152%
Texas School Health Benefits - All Plans $28 152%
Preferred Care Services - All Plans $31 169%
Brookshire Brothers - All Plans $41 223%
Americhoice - All Plans $72 392%
Amerigroup - All Plans $72 392%
Community Health Choice - All Plans $72 392%
Imagine Healthcare (Smartcare) - All Plans $72 392%
Medicaid / KanCare $72 - $94 392%
Tchp Chips - All Plans $72 392%
Beacon Health - All Plans $83 451%
Signature Health - All Plans $225 1223%
Central Healthcare Services - All Plans $360 1958%
Humana $360 - $435 1958%
Mhhnp-All Plans $360 1958%
Pponext - All Plans $468 2545%
Multiplan - All Plans $504 2741%
Phcs - All Plans $504 2741%
First Health - All Plans $540 2936%
Healthsmart - All Plans $540 2936%
Managed Healthcare Inc - All Plans $540 2936%
Blue Bell - All Plans $576 3132%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3080 College Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals