CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96138
Insurance Median: $393
Cash Discount Price: $221
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is $393. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $221. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$221

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$393

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: $221 (48%)

Insurance Median: $393 (86%)

Cash: $221 (48% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $393 (86% 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.

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
Passport	$99 - $474	22%
UnitedHealthcare	$99 - $263	22%
Wellcare	$99 - $488	22%
Aetna	$105	23%
Humana	$105 - $374	23%
Prime Group Health	$188 - $469	41%
Signature	$276 - $385	60%
Encore	$331	73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$346 - $614	76%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$349	76%
Multiplan	$364 - $497	80%
Devoted	$366 - $393	80%
Cigna	$374	82%
Essence Health	$374	82%
Va Ccn	$374	82%
Communicare	$393	86%
Communicare Med Adv Fy	$393	86%
Velocity	$436 - $628	96%
Key Benefit Administrators	$486	106%
Omca	$524	115%
Chsn	$552	121%
Corvel	$552	121%
Health Smart	$552	121%
National Comp Care	$552	121%

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 $221.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96138.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96138.
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.