CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $156
Cash Discount Price: $273
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect is $156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $273. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$273

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$156

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: $273 (124%)

Insurance Median: $156 (71%)

Cash: $273 (124% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $156 (71% 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
Evernorth	$86 - $140	39%
Aetna	$107 - $372	49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$107 - $379	49%
Care Partners of Connecticut	$107 - $372	49%
Connecticare	$107 - $372	49%
Humana	$107 - $372	49%
UnitedHealthcare	$107 - $356	49%
Cigna	$110 - $452	50%
Wellcare	$110 - $383	50%

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 $273.
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 John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect 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.