CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Doctors Hosptal at Renaissance

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $87
Cash Discount Price: $338
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Doctors Hosptal at Renaissance is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $338. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 4.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 South McColl, Edinburg, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$338

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$87

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: $338 (1838%)

Insurance Median: $87 (473%)

Cash: $338 (1838% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $87 (473% 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 473% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 373%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Driscoll	$16	87%
Molina	$16 - $23	87%
Superior	$16 - $23	87%
UnitedHealthcare	$16	87%
Wellcare/Allwell	$16	87%
Humana	$18	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$19 - $90	103%
Wellcare	$19	103%
Cl Frates	$41	223%
Aetna	$84 - $142	457%
Healthsmart	$108 - $160	587%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $338.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84153.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Doctors Hosptal at Renaissance is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84153.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.