CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $139
  • Cash Discount Price: $135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 7.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$139

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: $135 (734%)
Insurance Median: $139 (756%)
Cash: $135 (734% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $139 (756% 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 756% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 656%). 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
Aetna $18 - $183 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $217 98%
Humana $18 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 - $19 98%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $143 98%
Alliance_Premier_Network $106 - $109 576%
Mercycare $110 - $113 598%
Triology $113 - $139 614%
Security_Health_Plan $120 - $145 653%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $122 - $176 663%
Alliance $125 - $128 680%
Hfn $127 - $176 691%
United_Healthcare $127 - $194 691%
Beloit_Health_System $129 - $132 701%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $130 - $133 707%
Cigna $133 - $137 723%
Health_Partners_Insurance $135 - $139 734%
Health_Payment_Systems $136 - $140 740%
Dean_Health_Plan $142 - $146 772%
Medical_Associates $147 - $150 799%
Wps $154 - $174 837%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $155 - $160 843%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $171 - $176 930%
Chorus_Community $178 - $182 968%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $178 - $182 968%
Multiplan $178 - $210 968%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $178 - $182 968%
Coventry $189 - $194 1028%
Dean_Care $189 - $194 1028%
Healthsmart $195 - $201 1060%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals