CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Dallas Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Dallas Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7 Medical Parkway, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$19

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: $18 (98%)
Insurance Median: $19 (103%)
Cash: $18 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $19 (103% 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.

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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
Superior Health Plan $15 - $57 82%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $57 82%
Careworks Fka (Rockport Community Network) $17 92%
Aetna $18 - $30 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $97 98%
Care N Care Insurance Company $18 98%
Cigna $18 - $19 98%
Coastal Comp $18 - $47 98%
Humana $18 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $18 - $30 98%
Texas First Hp $18 98%
Tricare $18 98%
Usa Senior Care Network $18 98%
Wellcare $18 98%
Wellmed $18 98%
Wellpoint Amerigroup $18 - $19 98%
Imperial Insurance Company $19 103%
Molina $19 - $28 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $19 103%
American Health Plan $20 109%
Hi Card $23 125%
Dol Office Worker Compensation $24 131%
American Correction Healthcare $25 136%
Employer Direct Healthcare $26 141%
Corporate Remedies $28 152%
Naphcare $28 152%
Worker Compensation $37 201%
Injury Management Org $47 256%
Sedgwick $49 266%
Medicaid / KanCare $75 408%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7 Medical Parkway, Dallas, TX 75234
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals