CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $84
  • Cash Discount Price: $84
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.62x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $84. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 0.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$84

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$84

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: $84 (62%)
Insurance Median: $84 (62%)
Cash: $84 (62% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $84 (62% 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
Health Choices $26 19%
Medical Associates $26 19%
1199 National Benefit Fund $45 33%
Aetna $45 33%
Allied Benefit Systems $45 33%
Asr Health Benefits $45 33%
Christian Brother Services $45 33%
Coventry $45 33%
First Health $45 33%
Lucent Health $45 33%
Luminare Health $45 33%
Medical Mutual $45 33%
Meritain $45 33%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $45 33%
Webtpa $45 33%
Cigna $77 57%
Health Partners $82 60%
Auxiant $84 62%
Medica $84 62%
Midlands $84 62%
Midlands Choice $84 62%
UnitedHealthcare $107 - $352 79%
Usa Managed Care $110 81%
Crime Victim Assistance $129 95%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $129 95%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $136 100%
Blue Care Network $136 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $136 100%
Blue Distinction Transplant $136 100%
Blue Shield - Ca $136 100%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $136 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $136 100%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $136 100%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $136 100%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $136 100%
Geha $320 235%

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