CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Lds Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $90
  • Cash Discount Price: $96
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Lds Hospital is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $96. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 4.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8Th Avenue and C Street, Salt Lake City, UT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$96

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$90

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: $96 (522%)
Insurance Median: $90 (489%)
Cash: $96 (522% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $90 (489% 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 489% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 389%). 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
Triwest $16 87%
Aetna $18 - $109 98%
American Health $18 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $102 98%
Health Partners Of Nevada $18 98%
Health Plan Of Nevada $18 - $38 98%
Healthy U $18 98%
Humana $18 - $19 98%
Molina $18 - $105 98%
Selecthealth $18 - $83 98%
Southwest Behavioral Health $18 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $109 98%
Donor Connect $33 179%
Intermountain Caregiver Plan $54 - $83 294%
Emi $69 - $102 375%
Deseret Mutual $74 - $102 402%
Awh Connected $81 - $102 440%
Cigna $81 - $109 440%
Emi Health $89 - $102 484%
Pehp $89 - $114 484%
Byu Risk Management $90 - $94 489%
Corporation Of The President $90 - $94 489%
Wcf Insurance $90 - $94 489%
Byu Athletics $92 - $102 500%
Campbell Scientific $92 - $102 500%
Corvel Corporation $92 500%
Franklin County $92 - $102 500%
Ifit $92 - $102 500%
Juniper Systems $92 - $102 500%
Lw Miller $92 - $102 500%
Managed Care Admin $92 - $100 500%
Tanner Llc $92 - $102 500%
Utah Tech $92 - $102 500%
Injury Care Of Nevada $96 522%
Prodegi Corp Benefit $105 571%
Uofu $105 571%
Springtide $106 576%
Altius Mhnet Behavioral Health $109 593%
First Choice $109 593%
Global Excel $109 593%
Medcare International $109 593%
Motivhealth $109 593%
Utah Behavioral Health Network $109 593%
Wise Network $109 593%
Hygeia Corporation $115 625%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8Th Avenue and C Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84143
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals