CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $18
Cash Discount Price: $22
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital is $18. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $22. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 W Lindberg Drive, Slidell, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$22

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$18

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: $22 (120%)

Insurance Median: $18 (98%)

Cash: $22 (120% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $18 (98% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$15 - $19	82%
Triwest	$17	92%
Aetna	$18 - $37	98%
Amerihealth Caritas	$18	98%
Healthy Blue	$18	98%
Humana	$18 - $28	98%
Lhc (Allwell)	$18	98%
Louisiana Healthcare Connection	$18	98%
Peoples Health	$18 - $124	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$18 - $90	98%
Vantage Health Plan Inc.	$18 - $31	98%
Wellcare Health Plan Inc	$18	98%
Gilsbar 360	$42	228%
Hs Technology	$48	261%
First Health	$94	511%
Womans Hospital Employees	$97	527%
Medical Cost Containment Professionals	$124	674%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$130	707%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$131	712%

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 $22.
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 Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital 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.