CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Children's Hospital Colorado

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $310
  • Cash Discount Price: $288
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.28x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Children's Hospital Colorado is $310. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $288. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 2.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$288

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$310

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: $288 (212%)
Insurance Median: $310 (228%)
Cash: $288 (212% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $310 (228% 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 228% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 128%). 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
Ccha Behavioral Health $17 - $71 13%
Integrated Health Plan $25 - $106 18%
Denver Health Medical Plan $30 - $530 22%
Kaiser $57 - $516 42%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan Behavioral Health $68 - $283 50%
Carelon Behavioral Health $76 - $495 56%
Presbyterian Health Plan $81 - $403 60%
Colorado Access $83 - $318 61%
Colorado Access Behavioral Health $83 - $318 61%
Molina Healthcare Of Nebraska $93 - $389 68%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico $93 - $389 68%
Peak Health Alliance/Ebms $93 - $424 68%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan $93 - $460 68%
Healthy Blue Of Nebraska $98 - $410 72%
Humana $103 - $495 76%
UnitedHealthcare $105 - $474 77%
Evernorth Behavioral Health $110 - $460 81%
Interlink National $110 - $530 81%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $113 - $530 83%
Centivo $117 - $488 86%
Select Health $118 - $495 87%
Uchealth Plan Administrators $118 - $495 87%
Cigna $122 - $510 90%
Aetna $123 - $566 90%
Department Of Corrections $132 - $551 97%
Comppsych Behavioral Health $144 - $601 106%
First Choice Health $144 - $601 106%
Midlands Choice $144 - $601 106%
National Preferred Provider Network $144 - $601 106%
Multiplan $145 - $608 107%
Cofinity $152 - $636 112%
First Choice Of The Midwest $152 - $636 112%
Usa Managed Care Organization $152 - $636 112%
First Health Network $155 - $650 114%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 13123 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens