CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $119
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 524 Dr Michael Debakey Drive, Lake Charles, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$119

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$135.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $135.93 (100%)
Insurance Median: $119 (88%)
Ins. Median: $119 (88% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $135.93 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $39 - $119 29%
Triwest $117 86%
Aetna $119 88%
Arcadian $119 88%
Christus Health $119 - $167 88%
Coventry $119 88%
Humana $119 88%
UnitedHealthcare $119 - $280 88%
Vantage Health Plan Inc $119 88%
Dignity Health $123 90%
Peoples Health $123 90%
Wellcare $125 92%
Allyalign Health $131 96%
Medicare (plans) $131 96%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 524 Dr Michael Debakey Drive, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals