CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,427
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,427. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,427

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $1,427 (7760%)
Insurance Median: $36 (196%)
Cash: $1,427 (7760% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (196% 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
Texas Health Network $15 82%
Usa Mco $15 82%
Driscoll Childrens Health Plan $16 87%
United $16 - $642 87%
Aetna $17 - $195 92%
Molina Healthcare $17 - $38 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $642 98%
Cigna $18 - $67 98%
Humana $18 - $236 98%
Independent Medical System $18 98%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $18 98%
Wellmed $18 98%
American Health Plan $19 103%
Physicians Health Choice $19 103%
Prominence Health $19 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $19 103%
Shared Health $19 103%
Superior Health Plan $19 - $100 103%
Molina $20 109%
Superior $28 152%
Corvel Corporation $36 196%
Omni Healthcare $39 212%
Oscar $43 234%
Healthcare Highways $55 299%
Texas Workforce Commission $343 1865%
Averde Health $471 2561%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $614 - $1,213 3339%
First Health $821 4464%
National Healthcare Solutions $856 4655%
Southwest Medical $856 4655%
Coastal Comp $928 5046%
Total E&P Mexico $928 5046%
Affiliated Healthcare $971 5280%
Mcm Maxcare $1,142 6210%
Pronet Ppo $1,142 6210%
Usa Managed Care $1,142 6210%
Beech Street $1,285 6987%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals