CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: UCSF Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96136
Insurance Median: $389
Cash Discount Price: $157
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at UCSF Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital and Clinics is $389. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $157. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 2.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Divisadero Street, 7Th Floor, San Francisco, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$157

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$389

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: $157 (116%)

Insurance Median: $389 (286%)

Cash: $157 (116% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $389 (286% 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 286% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 186%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aspire	$195	143%
UnitedHealthcare	$234	172%
Blue Shield	$243 - $8,407	179%
Brown & Toland Health Services	$272	200%
Chinese Community Health Plan	$389	286%

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 $157.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96136.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm UCSF Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital and Clinics is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96136.
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.