CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $112
Cash Discount Price: $157
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $157. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 6.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 Mallard, Taylor, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$157

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$112

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: $157 (854%)

Insurance Median: $112 (609%)

Cash: $157 (854% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $112 (609% 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 609% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 509%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash 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
UnitedHealthcare	$9	49%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$52 - $112	283%
Triwest	$55	299%
American Health Plan	$58	315%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$58 - $109	315%
Corvel	$58	315%
Healthspring	$58	315%
Prime Health Services	$58	315%
Procare Advantage	$58	315%
Superior Health Plan	$58	315%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$68	370%
Injury Management Organization	$68	370%
Sedgwick	$68	370%
Cigna	$135 - $158	734%
Aetna	$144	783%
Midcoast	$144	783%
Quiktrip	$144	783%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$152	827%
Independent Medical System	$157	854%
Curative	$170	924%
Humana	$170 - $183	924%
First Health	$183	995%
Healthsmart	$183 - $197	995%
Private Health Care System	$197	1071%
Bluebell Creameries	$210	1142%
Three Rivers	$210	1142%

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 $157.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor 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.