CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $265
Cash Discount Price: $556
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col is $265. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $556. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1120 15Th Street, Augusta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$556

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$265

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: $556 (252%)

Insurance Median: $265 (120%)

Cash: $556 (252% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $265 (120% 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
Aetna	$189	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$193 - $688	87%
Select Health	$197	89%
Absolute Total Care	$199	90%
Clover	$202	92%
Molina Marketplace	$218	99%
Centurion	$246	112%
The Care Network	$284	129%
Oscar Healthplan	$322	146%
Naphcare	$331	150%
Peachstate	$350	159%
Caresource	$371	168%

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 $556.
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 Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col 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.