Psychological testing by technician
Facility: Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System
Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)
Highest price of the 9 LA hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.
Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 LA hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.
A fair price for a Psychological testing by technician is about $296 (about 0.6× the $456 Medicare rate). Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System charges insurers about $377 — above the fair price. Located in Shreveport, LA.
This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less
Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $296. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.
What each insurance company pays
Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.
4 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital
Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.
| Insurance company | Price range | vs. Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcaremajor | $349 - $385 | 76% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor | $33 - $377 | 7% |
| Aetnamajor | $377 | 83% |
| Humanamajor | $377 | 83% |
| WellCare | $396 | 87% |
| + 6 smaller / regional plans | $377 - $528 |
Self-Pay How to get the cash price
Insurance Before you use insurance
Estimate your out-of-pocket cost
A rough estimate of what you’d pay with insurance (deductible + coinsurance) versus paying the cash price yourself.
Other Procedures at Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System
Compare: Psychological testing by technician at other LA hospitals
- Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center · Lafayette $30
- University Medical Center New Orleans · New Orleans $37
- St James Parish Hospital · Lutcher $42
- Childrens Hospital · New Orleans $43
- Thibodaux Regional Medical Center · Thibodaux $46
- Rapides Regional Medical Center · Alexandria $50
- Christus Coushatta Health Care Center · Coushatta $54
- Franklin Medical Center · Winnsboro $58
Insurance negotiated median for the same procedure, sorted lowest first.