CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Harlingen Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $24
  • Cash Discount Price: $18
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Harlingen Medical Center is $24. 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 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$24

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: $24 (131%)
Cash: $18 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $24 (131% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $15 - $32 82%
Superior Health Plan $15 - $31 82%
Molina $16 - $33 87%
Aetna $18 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $58 98%
Careworks Worker Compensation Fka Rockport Community Network $18 98%
Cigna $18 - $30 98%
Humana $18 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
San Benito Medical Associates $18 98%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $18 - $30 98%
Tricare $18 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $23 98%
Veterans Evaluation Services $18 98%
Wellmed $18 98%
Workers Compensation $18 98%
Imperial Insurance Company $19 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $19 103%
Asserta Health $24 131%
Baker Benefits Administrators $24 - $37 131%
Corporate Remedies Worker Compensation $24 - $28 131%
Employer Direct Healthcare $24 - $26 131%
Friday Health Plan $24 131%
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative $24 131%
Naphcare $24 - $28 131%
Superior Health Commercial Exchange $24 131%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals