CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, PSA (prostate screen)

Facility: PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond

Billing Code: 84153 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 84153
Insurance Median: $231
Cash Discount Price: $308
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) at PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond is $231. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $308. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $18.39, this hospital’s rate is 12.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 42074 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$308

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$231

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: $308 (1675%)

Insurance Median: $231 (1256%)

Cash: $308 (1675% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $231 (1256% 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 1256% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1156%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
America'S Choice	$216	1175%
Provider Network Of America	$231	1256%
Quik Trip	$231	1256%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$231	1256%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$231	1256%
Multiplan/Phcs	$247	1343%
Medincrease	$277	1506%
Vantage Health Plan	$277	1506%

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 $308.
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 PAM Specialty Hospital of Hammond 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.