CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96138
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $68 (15%)
Insurance Median: $68 (15%)
Cash: $68 (15% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (15% 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
Health Choices $21 5%
Medical Associates $21 5%
1199 National Benefit Fund $36 8%
Aetna $36 8%
Allied Benefit Systems $36 8%
Asr Health Benefits $36 8%
Christian Brother Services $36 8%
Coventry $36 8%
First Health $36 8%
Lucent Health $36 8%
Luminare Health $36 8%
Medical Mutual $36 8%
Meritain $36 8%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $36 8%
Webtpa $36 8%
Cigna $62 14%
Health Partners $66 14%
Auxiant $68 15%
Medica $68 15%
Midlands $68 15%
Midlands Choice $68 15%
UnitedHealthcare $86 - $352 19%
Usa Managed Care $88 19%
Crime Victim Assistance $104 23%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $104 23%
Geha $320 70%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $418 92%
Blue Care Network $418 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $418 92%
Blue Distinction Transplant $418 92%
Blue Shield - Ca $418 92%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $418 92%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $418 92%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $418 92%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $418 92%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $418 92%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals