CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96136
Insurance Median: $312
Cash Discount Price: $368
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is $312. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $368. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 2.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$368

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$312

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $368 (271%)

Insurance Median: $312 (230%)

Cash: $368 (271% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $312 (230% 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 230% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 130%). 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
Community Health Group	$74 - $146	54%
San Diego Pace	$74	54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$137 - $442	101%
Health Net	$137 - $481	101%
Aetna	$167 - $393	123%
Molina	$206 - $326	152%
Interplan	$235	173%
Medi-Cal	$235 - $393	173%
UnitedHealthcare	$235	173%
Indian Health Council	$236 - $368	174%
Blue Shield	$246 - $393	181%
Kaiser	$313	230%
Cigna	$344 - $481	253%
Humana	$393	289%
Medicare (plans)	$481	354%

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 $368.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96136.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96136.
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.