CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96116
  • Insurance Median: $586
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at University of Alabama Hospital is $586. 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 2.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$586

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: $586 (266%)
Ins. Median: $586 (266% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 166%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Viva $24 - $282 11%
Humana $256 - $623 116%
Birmingham Fc $279 126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $279 126%
Cooper Green $279 126%
Davita Villagehealth $279 126%
Jefferson County Sheriff $279 126%
Triwest $279 126%
UnitedHealthcare $279 - $653 126%
Cigna $298 - $559 135%
University Of Alabama $366 166%
Ambetter / Centene $383 174%
Aetna $447 203%
Coventry $476 - $592 216%
North Alabama Managed Care $476 216%
Comp One $528 239%
Construction Claims Management $548 248%
Alamed $550 249%
Corvel $586 266%
Evolutions $586 - $660 266%
Healthcare Alliance $586 266%
Novanet $586 - $660 266%
Prime Health Services $586 - $660 266%
Select Value Care $586 266%
Starcare $586 266%
Tethys $586 266%
Multiplan $601 272%
Department Of Labor $623 282%
Geha $623 282%
Gulf Health Plans $623 282%
Heritage Summit Health $623 282%
Mississippi Physicians $623 282%
Phifer $623 282%
Preferred Health Partnership $623 282%
Southern Nuclear $623 282%
Vantage Health Plan $623 282%
Galaxy Health Network $660 299%
National Provider Network $660 299%
North Mississippi Health Link $660 299%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals