CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Ascension Seton Highland Lakes

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $19
  • Cash Discount Price: $52
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Ascension Seton Highland Lakes is $19. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in Highway 281 South, Burnet, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$52

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: $52 (283%)
Insurance Median: $19 (103%)
Cash: $52 (283% 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
Ambetter / Centene $15 - $21 82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $15 - $87 82%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate $15 - $19 82%
Dell Star $15 - $19 82%
Superior Star $15 - $58 82%
Superior Star Plus $15 - $58 82%
UnitedHealthcare $15 - $19 82%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate $15 - $19 82%
Wellpoint Star $15 - $19 82%
Wellpoint Star Kids $15 82%
Wellpoint Star Plus $15 - $19 82%
Sendero Chap $17 92%
Humana $20 - $30 109%
Champva $22 - $25 120%
Cigna $43 234%
Seton Performance Plus $45 245%
Aetna $49 - $137 266%
Superior Star Foster $58 315%
Superior Star Kids $58 315%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate $66 359%
Covenant Health $100 544%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Highway 281 South, Burnet, TX 78611
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals