CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Kell West Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $49
  • Cash Discount Price: $78
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Kell West Regional Hospital is $49. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $78. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5420 Kell West Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$78

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$49

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: $78 (424%)
Insurance Median: $49 (266%)
Cash: $78 (424% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $49 (266% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 166%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cigna $14 - $154 76%
Medicaid / KanCare $15 82%
Uhc_Community_Plan $15 82%
Aetna $16 - $18 87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $64 98%
Humana $18 - $220 98%
Medadv_Uhc $18 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
UnitedHealthcare $23 125%
Healthsmart_Ppo $28 - $154 152%
Phcs $30 - $165 163%
Self_Pay $32 - $176 174%
Multiplan $34 - $187 185%
Blue_Advantage_Bav $40 - $55 218%
Blue_Essentials $58 315%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5420 Kell West Boulevard, Wichita Falls, TX 76310
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals