CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Trinity Muscatine

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96138
Insurance Median: $92
Cash Discount Price: $80
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Trinity Muscatine is $92. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1518 Mulberry Avenue, Muscatine, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$92

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: $80 (18%)

Insurance Median: $92 (20%)

Cash: $80 (18% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $92 (20% 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	$31 - $1,034	7%
Ambetter / Centene	$31 - $589	7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $375	7%
Health Alliance	$31 - $375	7%
Humana	$32 - $386	7%
Meridian Health Plan	$32 - $386	7%
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $1,199	7%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$57	12%
Health Partners Open Network	$59	13%
Bc Illinois Community	$61 - $167	13%
Cigna	$80	18%
Amerigroup	$345	76%
Iowa Total Care	$345	76%

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 $80.
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 Trinity Muscatine 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.