CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Porter-Starke Services Inc

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Porter-Starke Services Inc is $36. 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 $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 0.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 Wall St, Valparaiso, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $68 (50%)
Insurance Median: $36 (26%)
Cash: $68 (50% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (26% 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
Ambetter / Centene $24 18%
Encore $24 18%
First Health $24 18%
Magellan $24 18%
Phcs/Multiplan $24 18%
Sagamore $24 18%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $43 18%
Php $33 24%
Carelon $36 26%
Compsych $42 31%
United Behavioral Health $43 32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $45 33%
Caresource Marketplace $45 33%
Humana $45 33%
Cigna $48 35%
Aetna $52 38%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 701 Wall St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Psychiatric