CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96138
Insurance Median: $575
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is $575. 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 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 North Pepper Avenue, Colton, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$575

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: $575 (126%)

Ins. Median: $575 (126% 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

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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
Alpha Care	$36	8%
Inland Faculty Medical Group	$36 - $575	8%
La Health Care	$36	8%
Lasalle Medical Associates	$36	8%
Physician Health Network	$36	8%
Inland Empire Health Plan	$39 - $575	9%
Molina	$48 - $661	11%
Innovage	$575	126%
Kaiser Foundation	$575	126%
Triwest	$575	126%
Correctional Health Partners	$747	164%
Wellpath	$804	176%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96138.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96138.
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.