CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $41
Cash Discount Price: $84
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Dell Children's Medical Center is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $84. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$84

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$41

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: $84 (457%)

Insurance Median: $41 (223%)

Cash: $84 (457% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $41 (223% 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 223% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 123%). 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
Ambetter / Centene	$15 - $21	82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $87	82%
Dell Chip/Chip Perinate	$15 - $19	82%
Dell Star	$15	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$15	82%
Wellpoint Chip/Chip Perinate	$15 - $19	82%
Wellpoint Star	$15 - $19	82%
Wellpoint Star Kids	$15	82%
Wellpoint Star Plus	$15 - $19	82%
Champva	$22 - $25	120%
Humana	$30	163%
Superior Star	$41 - $99	223%
Superior Star Foster	$41 - $99	223%
Superior Star Kids	$41 - $99	223%
Superior Star Plus	$41 - $99	223%
Cigna	$43	234%
Seton Performance Plus	$45	245%
Superior Chip/Chip Perinate	$46 - $112	250%
Aetna	$49 - $137	266%
Covenant Health	$100	544%

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 $84.
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 Dell Children's Medical Center 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.