CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $163
  • Cash Discount Price: $286
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Wellstar McG Health, Affiliated With Med Col is $163. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $286. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1120 15Th Street, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$286

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$163

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$135.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $135.93 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $286 (210%)
Insurance Median: $163 (120%)
Cash: $286 (210% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $163 (120% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $135.93 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.

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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 $117 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $119 - $424 88%
Select Health $121 89%
Absolute Total Care $122 90%
Clover $125 92%
Molina Marketplace $134 99%
Centurion $152 112%
The Care Network $175 129%
Oscar Healthplan $198 146%
Naphcare $204 150%
Peachstate $216 159%
Caresource $229 168%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1120 15Th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals