CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96116
  • Insurance Median: $606
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,444
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $606. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,444. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 2.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,444

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$606

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $1,444 (655%)
Insurance Median: $606 (275%)
Cash: $1,444 (655% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $606 (275% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 275% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 175%). 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
Vail Health $219 99%
Kaiser $289 - $513 131%
United $299 - $650 136%
Cigna $312 - $924 141%
Bright Health $433 196%
Aetna $471 - $762 214%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $483 219%
Multiplan $503 - $1,299 228%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $606 275%
Western Plains Community Health $938 425%
Northcare $1,011 458%
Physician Health Partners $1,011 458%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,068 484%
Medical Development International $1,155 524%
Prime Health $1,299 589%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals