CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Methodist Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $710
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Methodist Hospital is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $710. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$710

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $710 (3861%)
Insurance Median: $30 (163%)
Cash: $710 (3861% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (163% 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
Amerigroup $15 - $99 82%
Community First Health Plans $15 - $192 82%
United $15 - $320 82%
Usa Managed Care Chip $15 82%
Aetna $17 - $19 92%
Molina Healthcare $17 - $29 92%
Wellmed $17 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $210 98%
Devoted Health $18 98%
Gonzaba Medical Group $18 98%
Ilumed $18 98%
Lighthouse Hospice $18 98%
Triwest $18 98%
Triwest Va Pccc $18 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $710 98%
American Health Plan Of Texas $19 103%
Clover Insurance $19 103%
Humana $19 - $462 103%
Integranet $19 103%
Superior Health $19 - $36 103%
Texas Independent Health Plan $19 103%
Wellcare $19 103%
Triwest Health Alliance $20 109%
Value Options $20 109%
Focus Healthcare Management $26 141%
Cigna $30 - $206 163%
Superior $30 163%
Focus Health Solutions $43 234%
Healthcare Highways $43 234%
Oscar $49 266%
Imperial Insurance $135 734%
Valenz $249 1354%
Evry Health $261 1419%
Fidelis Securecare $320 1740%
Emerging Therapy Solutions $348 - $476 1892%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $355 1930%
National Choicecare $355 1930%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $355 1930%
Tx Healthcare Foundation $355 1930%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $391 2126%
Independent Medical Systems $391 2126%
Physician Cooperative Of Texas $391 2126%
Haa Preferred Partners $426 2316%
San Antonio Employers Health Alliance $426 2316%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $462 2512%
National Healthcare Solutions $462 2512%
Tml Intergovernmental Ebp $497 2703%
Multiplan $533 - $604 2898%
Usa Managed Care $533 - $568 2898%
Blue Bell $568 3089%
Directcare America $568 3089%
Managed Healthcare $604 3284%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals