CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Oakdale Community Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 84153
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Oakdale Community Hospital is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

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: $24 (131%)
Insurance Median: $52 (283%)
Cash: $24 (131% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (283% 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 283% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 183%). 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
Aarp $17 92%
All Savers Insurance $17 92%
Geha $17 92%
United Hc Shared Services $17 92%
UnitedHealthcare $17 - $29 92%
Aetna $18 - $73 98%
Allegiance Hospice $18 98%
Allen Oaks Hospice $18 98%
Ambetter / Centene $18 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18 - $30 98%
Champva $18 98%
Compassionate Care Hospic $18 98%
Correct Care $18 - $130 98%
Golden Rule $18 98%
Harbor Hospice $18 98%
Healthy Blue Dual Adv $18 98%
Heart Of Hospice $18 98%
Hos Misc Hospice $18 98%
Humana $18 - $82 98%
Ice Health Service Corp $18 98%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $18 98%
Mcr Lagniappe $18 98%
Medicaid / KanCare $18 - $29 98%
Medicare (plans) $18 98%
Mutual Of Omaha $18 98%
Snf Nursing Home $18 98%
St Francis Nursing Home $18 98%
Triwest $18 - $130 98%
Us Family Health Plan $18 - $130 98%
Wellcare $18 98%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $18 98%
Amfirst $22 - $26 120%
Self Pay $22 - $26 120%
Gulf South Risk Svcs Ip $24 131%
Integrated Med Solutions $26 141%
Hawaii Mainland Administr $28 152%
Meritain $31 - $73 169%
Web-Tpa $55 - $65 299%
Cigna $60 - $73 326%
Ima $66 - $130 359%
Ppo Plus $66 - $78 359%
Wc Gulf South Risk Srvcs $99 - $117 538%
Wc Martco $99 - $117 538%
Wc Misc $99 - $117 538%
Wc Risk Mgmnt-Baton Rouge $99 - $117 538%
Wc Sedwick Workmans Comp $99 - $117 538%
Wc Us Department Of Labor $99 - $117 538%
American Public Life $110 - $130 598%
American Retirement Life $110 - $130 598%
Apwu $110 - $130 598%
Auto Liability $110 - $130 598%
Bankers Life $110 - $130 598%
Fox Everitt $110 - $130 598%
Mailhandlers Benefit Plan $110 - $130 598%
Medishare $110 - $130 598%
Medplus $110 - $130 598%
Misc Commerical $110 - $130 598%
Phcs $110 - $130 598%
Physicians Mutual $110 - $130 598%
State Farm-La $110 - $130 598%
Usaa $110 - $130 598%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 130 N Hospital Dr, Oakdale, LA 71463
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals