CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $124
  • Cash Discount Price: $141
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics is $124. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $141. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$141

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$124

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: $141 (104%)
Insurance Median: $124 (91%)
Cash: $141 (104% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $124 (91% 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
Immergrun $18 - $68 13%
Aetna $22 - $210 16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $131 16%
Healthpartners $22 - $232 16%
Iowa Total Care $22 - $126 16%
Medical Associates $22 - $183 16%
Molina Healthcare $22 - $109 16%
UnitedHealthcare $22 - $283 16%
American Health Plan $23 - $127 17%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $23 - $127 17%
Quad City Community Healthcare $36 - $205 26%
Midlands Choice $38 - $177 28%
Oscar Health $45 - $172 33%
Great River Health Systems $50 - $191 37%
Aplos Health Plan $58 - $218 43%
Sedgwick $58 - $218 43%
Global Excel $61 - $232 45%
Sanford Health Plan $61 - $232 45%
Sisco $63 - $240 46%
Employee Benefit Systems $65 - $246 48%
Healthsmart $65 - $246 48%
Hfn $66 - $251 49%
Multiplan $66 - $251 49%

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