CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $303
  • Cash Discount Price: $278
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center is $303. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $278. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 2.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$278

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$303

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: $278 (205%)
Insurance Median: $303 (223%)
Cash: $278 (205% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $303 (223% 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 223% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 123%). 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
Select Health $111 82%
Seoul Medical Group $154 113%
Monarch Health Plan $163 - $453 120%
Aetna $171 126%
Molina $176 - $277 129%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $179 - $550 132%
Alignment Health $180 132%
La Care $185 136%
Central Health $188 138%
Clever Care $205 151%
Healthcare Partners $214 - $465 157%
Centivo $385 283%
Blue Shield $4,221 - $6,762 3105%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals