CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Ascension St Francis Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $26
  • Cash Discount Price: $70
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Ascension St Francis Hospital is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 1.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3237 S 16Th St, Milwaukee, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$26

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: $70 (381%)
Insurance Median: $26 (141%)
Cash: $70 (381% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $26 (141% 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.

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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
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
Veterans Administration $18 98%
Sehn $19 103%
Centivo Nw3 $21 114%
Centivo Nw2 $22 120%
Centivo Nw1 $24 131%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $43 141%
Smart Health $26 141%
United Behavioral Health $26 141%
UnitedHealthcare $26 141%
Network Health $30 163%
Cchp $38 207%
Alliance $43 234%
Wps $83 - $86 451%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3237 S 16Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53215
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals