CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $286
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital is $286. 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 $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4200 Nelson Road, Lake Charles, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$286

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$220.6

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $220.6 (100%)

Insurance Median: $286 (130%)

Ins. Median: $286 (130% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $220.6 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Humana	$254 - $283	115%
Triwest	$277	126%
Aetna	$283	128%
Arcadian	$283	128%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$283 - $556	128%
Christus Health	$283 - $396	128%
Coventry	$283	128%
UnitedHealthcare	$283 - $380	128%
Vantage Health Plan Inc	$283	128%
Dignity Health	$292	132%
Peoples Health	$292	132%
Wellcare	$297	135%
Allyalign Health	$311	141%
Medicare (plans)	$311	141%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96116.
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.