CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Pampa Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Pampa Regional Medical Center is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Medical Plaza, Pampa, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $19 (103%)
Insurance Median: $26 (141%)
Cash: $19 (103% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (141% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $16 - $83 87%
Aetna $18 98%
Texas Blue Bonnet Health Plan $18 - $30 98%
Tricare $18 98%
Imperial Insurance Companies $19 103%
Molina $19 - $36 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $19 103%
Medicaid / KanCare $25 136%
Amerigroup $26 141%
Employer Direct Healthcare $26 141%
Superior Health Plan $26 - $34 141%
Corporate Remedies (Wc) $28 152%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $30 152%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1 Medical Plaza, Pampa, TX 79065
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals