CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $88
  • Cash Discount Price: $458
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $458. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 4.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$458

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$88

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: $458 (2490%)
Insurance Median: $88 (479%)
Cash: $458 (2490% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $88 (479% 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 479% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 379%). 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
Humana $14 - $18 76%
Triatlantic $16 87%
Health Net $17 92%
Devoted $18 98%
Good Samaritan Hospice $18 98%
Magellan $18 98%
Sentara Health $18 98%
United $18 - $206 98%
United Mine Workers $18 98%
Aetna $19 - $206 103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $19 - $88 103%
Cigna $19 103%
Clear Spring Health Plan $19 103%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $19 103%
Virginia Premier Health $19 103%
Align Senior Care $20 109%
Pyramid Life $20 109%
Lifeworks $87 473%
Universal Healthcare Group $101 549%
Virginia Health Network $160 - $325 870%
Greenvbrier Sporting Club $275 1495%
Corvel $330 1794%
Richfield Nursing Center $344 1871%
Richfield Retirement Community $344 1871%
Multiplan $353 1920%
Community Care Network $366 1990%
Graham-White Manufacturing $366 1990%
Occunet Workers Comp $366 1990%
One Health Plan $366 1990%
Patients Choice $403 2191%
4Most $412 2240%
American Postal Workers Union $412 2240%
Phcs $412 2240%
Star Transportation $412 2240%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA 24301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals