CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96136
Insurance Median: $117
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital is $117. 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 0.86x 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

$117

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: $117 (86%)

Ins. Median: $117 (86% 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	$38 - $117	28%
Triwest	$115	85%
Aetna	$117	86%
Arcadian	$117	86%
Christus Health	$117 - $164	86%
Coventry	$117	86%
Humana	$117	86%
UnitedHealthcare	$117 - $380	86%
Vantage Health Plan Inc	$117	86%
Dignity Health	$121	89%
Peoples Health	$121	89%
Wellcare	$123	90%
Allyalign Health	$129	95%
Medicare (plans)	$129	95%

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: 96136.

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 96136.
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.