CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Adventist Health Tulare

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $11
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Adventist Health Tulare is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $11. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 0.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 869 North Cherry Street, Tulare, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$11

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $11 (8%)
Insurance Median: $30 (22%)
Cash: $11 (8% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (22% 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
Blue Shield Mcare $22 16%
Fhcn Pace Mcr Adv - All Plans $22 16%
Medicare (plans) $22 16%
Tricare $22 16%
UnitedHealthcare $22 - $32 16%
Upn-United Physcn Ntwrk Mcr Adv Profee Only-All Ot $22 16%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $24 18%
Incentive Hlth - All Plans $24 18%
Aetna $26 19%
Hs Interplan-All Plans $27 20%
Cal Forensic Med Grp - All Plans $28 21%
Cigna $30 22%
Healthnet Hmo/Ppo - All Other Plans $31 23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $42 - $178 31%
Ccipa Medi-Cal - All Plans $42 31%
Healthnet Medi-Cal $42 31%
Medi-Cal $42 31%
Upn-United Physcn Ntwrk Mcal Profee Only $42 31%
Blue Shield Epn $71 52%
Blue Shield-All Other Plans $75 55%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 869 North Cherry Street, Tulare, CA 93274
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals