CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $97
  • Cash Discount Price: $100
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Pullman Regional Hospital is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $100. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 5.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$100

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$97

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: $100 (544%)
Insurance Median: $97 (527%)
Cash: $100 (544% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $97 (527% 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 527% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 427%). 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
Premera First - All Plans $22 120%
Community Care Ntwrk Mcare-All Plans $41 223%
Humana $41 223%
Kaiser Mcare Advan $41 223%
Sterling Mcr Adv-All Plans $41 223%
Triwest - All Plans $41 223%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $42 - $112 228%
Community Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans $43 234%
Medicaid / KanCare $43 234%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans $43 234%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans $43 234%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans $43 234%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $45 245%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans $48 261%
Single Case Agree - All Plans $86 468%
First Choice Admin $97 527%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans $100 544%
Multiplan - All Plans $100 544%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans $106 576%
Cigna $106 576%
First Choice - All Other Plans $106 576%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans $106 576%
Northwest One - All Plans $106 576%
UnitedHealthcare $106 576%
Aetna $112 609%
Great West Hlth-All Plans $112 609%
Integrated Hp - All Plans $112 609%
Spokane Phco - All Plans $112 609%
Kaiser - All Other Plans $115 625%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $116 631%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals