CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $220
Cash Discount Price: $218
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi is $220. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $218. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$218

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$220

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$220.6

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $220.6 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $218 (99%)

Insurance Median: $220 (100%)

Cash: $218 (99% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $220 (100% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $220.6 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	$74 - $779	34%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$75 - $151	34%
Molina	$75 - $318	34%
Amerivantage	$78 - $327	35%
Humana	$78	35%
UnitedHealthcare	$78 - $800	35%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$128	58%
Health Partners Open Network	$162 - $403	73%
Cigna	$195	88%
Amerigroup	$300	136%
Iowa Total Care	$300	136%

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 $218.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96116.
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.