CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $220
  • Cash Discount Price: $236
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Childrens Medical Ctr of Dallas is $220. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $236. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 11.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$236

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$220

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: $236 (1283%)
Insurance Median: $220 (1196%)
Cash: $236 (1283% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $220 (1196% 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 1196% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1096%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $16 - $220 87%
Humana $16 - $236 87%
Medicaid / KanCare $16 87%
Oklahoma Complete Health $16 87%
Superior Health Plan $19 103%
Firstcare Health $75 408%
Wellpoint $91 495%
Molina Healthcare $100 544%
Parkland Community $104 566%
Texas Children'S Health Plan $104 566%
Cookchildren'S Health Plan $107 582%
Carelon $116 - $154 631%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $126 - $214 685%
UnitedHealthcare $166 - $236 903%
Methodist $179 973%
Cigna $207 - $217 1126%
Employers Health Network $220 1196%
Imagine Health $220 1196%
Scott & White $223 1213%
Txp Emerging Therapy Solutions $223 1213%
Healthsmart $229 - $267 1245%
Healthscope Benefit Solutions $236 1283%
Phcs $236 1283%
Quiktrip (Qt) $236 1283%
Txp Interlink $236 1283%
Coventry Health $251 1365%
Equifax Healthcare $267 1452%
Multiplan $267 1452%
Usa Managed Care $292 1588%
Galaxy Health $305 1659%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1935 Medical District Drive, Dallas, TX 75235
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens