CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Bellin Health Oconto Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $73
Cash Discount Price: $66
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Bellin Health Oconto Hospital is $73. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $66. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 3.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 820 Arbutus Ave, Oconto, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$66

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$73

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: $66 (359%)

Insurance Median: $73 (397%)

Cash: $66 (359% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $73 (397% 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 397% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 297%). 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

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $37	185%
Community Care	$34	185%
Humana	$34	185%
My Choice	$34	185%
Network Health	$34 - $86	185%
UnitedHealthcare	$41 - $71	223%
Aetna	$50	272%
Cigna	$71 - $73	386%
Common Ground	$74 - $76	402%
Chorus Community Health Plan	$76	413%
Aspirus Arise	$79	430%
Healthsmart	$81	440%
Ihs(Claimsbridge)	$81	440%
Medical College Of Wi	$81	440%
Hps/Paymedix	$83 - $90	451%
Wps Insurance	$85	462%
Allied National	$86	468%
First Health	$86	468%
Galaxy Health	$86	468%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$91	495%
Trilogy	$91	495%

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 $66.
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 Bellin Health Oconto 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.