CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Gulf Breeze Hospital

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $328
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Gulf Breeze Hospital is $328. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1110 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$328

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%)

Insurance Median: $328 (149%)

Ins. Median: $328 (149% 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
Medicare (plans)	$243	110%
Hospice Covenant	$313	142%
UnitedHealthcare	$314 - $394	142%
Humana	$319 - $414	145%
Aetna	$328 - $394	149%
Wellcare	$328 - $414	149%
Cha Health Plan	$394	179%
Sunshine Health	$414	188%
Fl Community Care Ltc	$422	191%
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids	$453	205%
Fl Blue	$522	237%

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 $X.
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 Gulf Breeze Hospital 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.