CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $87
  • Cash Discount Price: $423
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $423. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 4.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3700 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$423

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$87

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: $423 (2300%)
Insurance Median: $87 (473%)
Cash: $423 (2300% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $87 (473% 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 473% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 373%). 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
Triatlantic $16 87%
Health Net $17 92%
Devoted $18 98%
Good Samaritan Hospice $18 98%
Humana $18 98%
Sentara Health $18 98%
United $18 - $190 98%
United Mine Workers $18 98%
Aetna $19 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 - $87 103%
Cigna $19 - $74 103%
Clear Spring Health Plan $19 103%
Virginia Premier Health $19 103%
Align Senior Care $20 109%
Pyramid Life $20 109%
Lifeworks $80 435%
Universal Healthcare Group $93 506%
Virginia Health Network $148 - $300 805%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club $254 1381%
Corvel $305 1659%
Richfield Nursing Center $317 1724%
Richfield Retirement Community $317 1724%
Multiplan $326 1773%
Community Care Network $338 1838%
Graham-White Manufacturing $338 1838%
Occunet Workers Comp $338 1838%
One Health Plan $338 1838%
Phcs $360 1958%
Patients Choice $372 2023%
4Most $381 2072%
American Postal Workers Union $381 2072%
Star Transportation $381 2072%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3700 South Main Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals