CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $322
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at University of Alabama Hospital is $322. 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 2.37x 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
$322

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: $322 (237%)
Ins. Median: $322 (237% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 237% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 137%). 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
Humana $106 - $342 78%
Birmingham Fc $115 85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $115 85%
Cooper Green $115 85%
Davita Villagehealth $115 85%
Jefferson County Sheriff $115 85%
Triwest $115 85%
UnitedHealthcare $115 - $358 85%
Viva $117 - $241 86%
Cigna $123 - $307 90%
Ambetter / Centene $159 117%
University Of Alabama $201 148%
Aetna $245 180%
Coventry $261 - $325 192%
North Alabama Managed Care $261 192%
Comp One $289 213%
Construction Claims Management $301 221%
Alamed $302 222%
Corvel $322 237%
Evolutions $322 - $362 237%
Healthcare Alliance $322 237%
Novanet $322 - $362 237%
Prime Health Services $322 - $362 237%
Select Value Care $322 237%
Starcare $322 237%
Tethys $322 237%
Multiplan $330 243%
Department Of Labor $342 252%
Geha $342 252%
Gulf Health Plans $342 252%
Heritage Summit Health $342 252%
Mississippi Physicians $342 252%
Phifer $342 252%
Preferred Health Partnership $342 252%
Southern Nuclear $342 252%
Vantage Health Plan $342 252%
Galaxy Health Network $362 266%
National Provider Network $362 266%
North Mississippi Health Link $362 266%

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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