CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $23
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,323
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood is $23. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,323. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 22999 Us Hwy 59, Kingwood, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,323

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$23

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: $1,323 (7194%)
Insurance Median: $23 (125%)
Cash: $1,323 (7194% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $23 (125% 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 - $18 82%
Community Health Choice Mcd $15 82%
Texas Childrens Health Plans $15 - $220 82%
Texas Health Network $15 82%
United $16 - $596 87%
Aetna $17 - $121 92%
Molina Healthcare $17 - $40 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $463 98%
Chc Harris Health $18 98%
Cigna $18 - $97 98%
Devoted Health $18 98%
Humana $18 - $246 98%
Kelsey Seybold $18 98%
Oscar $18 - $53 98%
Renaissance Ipa Radiology $18 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%
Superior Health Plan $19 - $79 103%
Van Lang Ipa $19 103%
Wellcare $19 103%
Christus (Usfhp) $20 109%
Molina $20 109%
Triwest Health Alliance $20 109%
Universal Healthcare Group $22 120%
Verda Health Plan $24 131%
Community Health Choice $27 147%
Superior $27 - $28 147%
Usa Managed Care $35 - $1,125 190%
Corvel Corporation $36 196%
Omni Healthcare $39 212%
Healthcare Highways $55 299%
Evry Health $361 1963%
Imagine Health $463 2518%
Kelsey Care (Boon-Chapman) $463 2518%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $569 - $1,125 3094%
Averde Health $596 3241%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx $596 3241%
Coventry National First Health $705 3834%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $728 3959%
Rockport Workers Comp $728 3959%
Independent Medical System $794 4318%
National Healthcare Solutions $794 4318%
Southwest Medical $794 4318%
Coastal Comp $860 4676%
Multiplan $993 - $1,125 5400%
Physicians, Inc $1,125 6117%
Affiliated Ppo $1,191 6476%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 22999 Us Hwy 59, Kingwood, TX 77325
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals