CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $205
  • Cash Discount Price: $249
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 11.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc is $205. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $249. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 11.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1340 Hal Greer Boulevard, Huntington, WV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$249

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$205

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: $249 (1354%)
Insurance Median: $205 (1115%)
Cash: $249 (1354% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $205 (1115% 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 1115% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1015%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $198 65%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $235 71%
The Healthplan $17 92%
Unicare $17 92%
Aetna $18 - $224 98%
Humana $18 98%
Peak Health $18 - $211 98%
Peia $18 98%
Caresource $25 - $236 136%
Cigna $226 1229%
Firsthealth $236 1283%
Healthsmart $236 1283%
Phcs Multiplan $236 1283%
Zelis Network $236 1283%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1340 Hal Greer Boulevard, Huntington, WV 25701
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals