CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $316
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast is $316. 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 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7800 Us Hwy 98 W, Miramar Beach, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$316

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: $316 (143%)

Ins. Median: $316 (143% 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 Behavioral Health	$98	44%
Aarp Mcr Hmo	$313	142%
Blue Mcr Replacement	$313	142%
Facility Billing - Op	$313	142%
Medicare (plans)	$313	142%
Triwest	$313	142%
Wellcare	$313	142%
Healthspring Mcr Replacement	$316 - $319	143%
Smarthealth	$316	143%
UnitedHealthcare	$316	143%
Aetna	$322	146%
Humana	$322	146%
Oscar Health Plan	$500	227%
Ambetter / Centene	$516	234%
Occunet	$578 - $703	262%

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 Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast 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.