CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $264
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital is $264. 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 $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1680 East 120Th Street, Los Angeles, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$264

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%)

Insurance Median: $264 (120%)

Ins. Median: $264 (120% 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.

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
Preferred Professional Medical Corporation (Ipa) Of California	$60 - $167	27%
Alta	$84 - $278	38%
Brand New Day	$84 - $278	38%
Care1St Health	$84 - $278	38%
Molina Healthcare	$88 - $347	40%
La Care Health	$150	68%
Health Net	$217 - $315	98%
Heritage Provider Network (Hpn)	$264	120%
La Care Health Pasc-Seui	$325	147%
La Care Health Plan	$325	147%
Santa Monica Unite Here	$334	151%

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: 96116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital 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.