CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Phoenix Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96138
  • Insurance Median: $356
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Phoenix Children's Hospital is $356. 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 $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1919 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$356

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$456.4

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $456.4 (100%)
Insurance Median: $356 (78%)
Ins. Median: $356 (78% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $456.4 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Ahc Healthchoice $186 41%
Ahc Lcd $196 43%
Ahccs $206 - $356 45%
Healthcomp $264 58%
Intel $264 58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $270 - $366 59%
Cigna $275 - $527 60%
UnitedHealthcare $287 - $312 63%
Aetna $302 - $483 66%
Ahc Apipa $356 78%
Ahc Care First $356 78%
Ahc Cmdp $356 78%
Ahc Crs $356 78%
Ahc Ihs $356 78%
Ahc Mercy Care $356 78%
Ahc University $392 86%
Antidote $428 94%
Multiplan $527 115%
Selfpay $790 173%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1919 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens