CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: St James Parish Hospital

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price low confidence
A fair price for this
$139
about 0.3× the $456 Medicare rate · typically $31–$786
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$42
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $97 under the fair price · 0.1× Medicare
Medicare pays $456 Fair price $139 This hospital $42

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How this hospital compares to other LA hospitals

One of the lower prices — 6 of 8 other LA hospitals charge more for the same procedure.

Cheapest $30 Priciest $90

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 LA hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Psychological testing by technician is about $139 (about 0.3× the $456 Medicare rate). St James Parish Hospital charges insurers about $42 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Lutcher, LA.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

2 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna UnitedHealthcareCignaHumanaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $38 - $54 8%
Aetnamajor $42 9%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1645 Lutcher Avenue, Lutcher, LA 70071
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals