CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96138
Insurance Median: $760
Cash Discount Price: $372
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center is $760. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $372. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1514 Vernon Road, Lagrange, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$372

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$760

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$456.4

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $456.4 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $372 (82%)

Insurance Median: $760 (167%)

Cash: $372 (82% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $760 (167% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $456.4 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
Aetna	$440	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$448 - $1,711	98%
Cigna	$462	101%
Clover	$470	103%
Oscar Healthplan	$747	164%
Ambetter / Centene	$774	170%
Peachstate	$813	178%
Caresource	$862	189%

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 $372.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96138.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96138.
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.