CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Shepherd Center, Inc.

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $298
  • Cash Discount Price: $229
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.19x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Shepherd Center, Inc. is $298. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $229. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 2.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$229

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$298

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: $229 (168%)
Insurance Median: $298 (219%)
Cash: $229 (168% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $298 (219% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 219% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 119%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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) $23 - $120 17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $43 20%
Kaiser $27 - $49 20%
Cigna $33 - $63 24%
Aetna $35 - $390 26%
Coventry $35 - $298 26%
UnitedHealthcare $59 43%
Humana $105 77%
Paradigm Wc $224 - $225 165%
Secure Health $275 202%
Coventry Wc $298 219%
Alamed Wc $321 236%
Fcci Wc $321 236%
Multiplan $344 253%
Evolution Wc $366 - $367 269%
Prime Health Wc $366 - $413 269%
Corvel Wc $389 - $390 286%
Novanet Wc $389 - $390 286%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30309
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL