CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $18
Cash Discount Price: $20
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$20

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18

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: $20 (109%)

Insurance Median: $18 (98%)

Cash: $20 (109% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18 (98% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$15 - $41	82%
Medicaid / KanCare	$15	82%
Superior_Mcd	$15	82%
Aetna	$18	98%
Ambetter / Centene	$18	98%
Edhp	$18	98%
Humana	$18 - $100	98%
Mcr_United	$18	98%
Medicare (plans)	$18	98%
Sendero	$18	98%
Triwest	$18	98%
Wellcare	$18	98%
United_Healthcare	$23	125%
90_Degree_Benefits	$28	152%
Cigna	$28	152%
Scott_And_White	$29	158%
Multiplan	$87 - $100	473%
Beech_Street	$94 - $108	511%

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 $20.
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 The Hospital at Westlake 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.