CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $675
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $675. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1313 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$675

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: $675 (3670%)
Insurance Median: $19 (103%)
Cash: $675 (3670% 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 $4 - $101 22%
United $10 - $760 54%
Community Health Choice Mcd $15 82%
Aetna $17 - $121 92%
Evry Health $17 - $461 92%
Molina Healthcare $17 - $40 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $591 98%
Cigna $18 - $97 98%
Devoted Health $18 98%
Humana $18 - $246 98%
Oscar $18 - $53 98%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $18 98%
Wellmed $18 98%
American Health Plan $19 103%
Integranet Amerigroup Ipa $19 103%
Procare Advantage $19 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $19 103%
Shared Health $19 103%
Van Lang Ipa $19 103%
Wellcare $19 103%
Christus (Usfhp) $20 109%
Molina $20 109%
Triwest Health Alliance $20 109%
Verda Health Plan $24 131%
Community Health Choice $27 147%
Superior $27 - $28 147%
Coventry National First Health $32 - $900 174%
Healthcare Highways $55 299%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1313 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals