CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Leonard J Chabert Medical Center

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $41
Cash Discount Price: $42
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Leonard J Chabert Medical Center is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $42. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 2.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1978 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$42

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$41

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: $42 (228%)

Insurance Median: $41 (223%)

Cash: $42 (228% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $41 (223% 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 223% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 123%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

Consult Patient Advocate

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Tricare	$16 - $17	87%
Medicaid / KanCare	$17	92%
Aetna	$18 - $22	98%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$18	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $72	98%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$18	98%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$18	98%
Humana	$18	98%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$18	98%
Medicare (plans)	$18	98%
Ochsner Health Plan	$18	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$18	98%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$19	103%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$28 - $61	152%
Cigna	$35 - $77	190%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$37 - $80	201%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$37 - $80	201%
First Health Network	$39 - $86	212%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$40 - $88	218%
Usa Managed Care Network	$42 - $91	228%
Zelis	$46	250%

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 $42.
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 Leonard J Chabert Medical Center 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.