CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Dallas Regional 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 Regional 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 1011 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, 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
Aetna $11 - $28 60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $71 82%
Cigna $15 - $19 82%
Medicaid / KanCare $15 - $75 82%
Superior Health Plan/Wellcare $15 - $57 82%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $73 82%
Wellpoint Amerigroup $15 - $75 82%
Molina $16 - $80 87%
Careworks Fka (Rockport Community Network) Workercomp $17 92%
Care N Care Insurance Company $18 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $18 - $30 98%
Tricare $18 98%
Usa Senior Care Network $18 98%
Wellmed $18 98%
Imperial Insurance Companies Mcr $19 103%
Multiplan $19 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $19 103%
American Health Plan $20 109%
Hi Card $23 125%
Worker Compensation $24 - $37 131%
American Correction Healthcare $25 136%
Employee Direct Healthcare $26 141%
Total Plans Srvices $26 141%
Wellpath $27 147%
Corporate Remedies Workers Comp $28 152%
Naphcare -Prison $28 152%
Elap Services $30 163%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1011 North Galloway Avenue, Mesquite, TX 75149
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals