CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $189
  • Cash Discount Price: $675
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital is $189. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $675. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$675

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$189

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: $675 (497%)
Insurance Median: $189 (139%)
Cash: $675 (497% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $189 (139% 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.

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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
California Health & Wellness $42 31%
Health Plan San Mateo $42 - $189 31%
Kaiser $42 - $513 31%
Partnership Health Plan $42 31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $52 - $4,345 38%
Brown Toland $56 - $189 41%
Sfhp $59 43%
Health Net $61 - $189 45%
Aetna $189 139%
Blue Shield Ca $189 - $5,876 139%
Chinese Community $189 - $547 139%
Connected Care $189 139%
Humana $189 139%
Mhn $189 139%
United $189 - $675 139%
Magellan $405 298%
Healthsmart $472 347%
Kentfield $549 404%
Multiplan $560 412%
Oscar $621 457%
Us Behavioral Health $675 497%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals