CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $532
Cash Discount Price: $622
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Loma Linda University Medical Center is $532. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $622. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 2.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$622

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$532

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $622 (282%)

Insurance Median: $532 (241%)

Cash: $622 (282% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $532 (241% 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 241% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 141%). 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
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$97 - $396	44%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$107 - $922	49%
UnitedHealthcare	$206 - $417	93%
Blue Shield Of California	$268 - $412	121%
Adventist Health	$277 - $567	126%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$277 - $567	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$336 - $447	152%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$396 - $593	180%
Dignity Health	$396 - $593	180%
Epic Health Plan	$396 - $553	180%
Upland Medical Group	$396	180%
Vantage Medical Group	$396 - $593	180%
Prime Health Services	$419 - $1,176	190%
Riverside University Health System	$435	197%
Trivalley Medical Group	$475	215%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$530	240%
Heritage Provider Network	$649	294%
Global Benefits Group	$830	376%
Temecula Valley Physicians Medical Group	$830	376%
Aetna	$840	381%
Cigna	$885 - $1,023	401%
Networks By Design	$899	408%
Multiplan	$1,037	470%
Central Health Plan	$1,106	501%
Galaxy Health	$1,176	533%
Health Management Network	$1,245	564%

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 $622.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Loma Linda University Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96116.
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.