CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96138
  • Insurance Median: $189
  • Cash Discount Price: $176
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics is $189. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $176. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$176

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$189

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: $176 (39%)
Insurance Median: $189 (41%)
Cash: $176 (39% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $189 (41% 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.

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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
Immergrun $63 14%
UnitedHealthcare $95 - $375 21%
Iowa Total Care $101 - $390 22%
Molina Healthcare $101 22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $121 - $383 27%
Healthpartners $126 - $383 28%
Medical Associates $126 - $169 28%
Quad City Community Healthcare $126 - $189 28%
Midlands Choice $132 - $164 29%
Oscar Health $159 35%
Aetna $176 - $375 39%
Great River Health Systems $176 39%
Aplos Health Plan $202 44%
Sedgwick $202 44%
Global Excel $214 47%
Sanford Health Plan $214 47%
Sisco $222 49%
Employee Benefit Systems $227 50%
Healthsmart $227 50%
Hfn $232 51%
Multiplan $232 51%
American Health Plan $394 86%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $394 86%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals