CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Columbus Community Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $51
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Columbus Community Hospital is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Park Ave, Columbus, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$51

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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: $51 (277%)

Insurance Median: $42 (228%)

Cash: $51 (277% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (228% 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 228% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 128%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Icare	$10 - $117	54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$17 - $312	92%
Dean Health Plan	$17 - $159	92%
My Choice Wisconsin	$17 - $18	92%
Quartz	$17 - $266	92%
Security Health Plan	$17 - $302	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $336	92%
Cigna	$20 - $242	109%
Health Payment Systems	$26 - $304	141%
Trilogy	$28 - $332	152%
Wps	$29 - $341	158%
First Health	$30 - $356	163%
Healtheos	$30 - $377	163%
Humana	$31 - $364	169%
Alliance	$52	283%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $51.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 84153.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Columbus Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 84153.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.