CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $185
  • Cash Discount Price: $316
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is $185. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $316. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$316

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$185

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: $316 (232%)
Insurance Median: $185 (136%)
Cash: $316 (232% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $185 (136% 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
Aids Healthcare Foundation And Ahf Healthcare Centers $160 118%
Alignment Health Plan $160 118%
Brandman Centers For Senior Care $160 118%
California Physicians' Service, Dba Blue Shield Of California $160 - $13,493 118%
Caremore Health Plan $160 118%
Concertopace Of Los Angeles, Llc $160 118%
Prospect Health Plan, Inc. $160 118%
Central Health Plan Of California $185 136%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $13,270 - $14,761 9762%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8700 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals