CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Kossuth Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96138
  • Insurance Median: $75
  • Cash Discount Price: $81
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Kossuth Regional Health Center is $75. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$75

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: $81 (18%)
Insurance Median: $75 (16%)
Cash: $81 (18% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $75 (16% 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
Humana $34 - $37 7%
Va Ccn - All Plans $34 - $37 7%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $35 - $38 8%
UnitedHealthcare $35 - $87 8%
Mercy One - All Plans $36 - $37 8%
Sanford Pho Isno Mcr Adv Profee Only - All Plans $36 8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $57 - $830 12%
Medical Associates - All Plans $57 - $82 12%
Preferred Health - All Plans $57 - $82 12%
Health Partners New Bus - All Other Plans $68 - $76 15%
Midlands Choice - All Plans $68 - $78 15%
Aetna $69 - $94 15%
Health Partners Exisiting Bus $83 - $94 18%
Multiplan - All Plans $92 - $101 20%
Molina Mcaid/Chip - All Plans $100 - $109 22%
Amerigroup Mcaid $101 - $110 22%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1515 South Phillips Street, Algona, IA 50511
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals