CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Boston Medical Center

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96138
Insurance Median: $234
Cash Discount Price: $245
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Boston Medical Center is $234. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $245. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$245

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$234

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: $245 (54%)

Insurance Median: $234 (51%)

Cash: $245 (54% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $234 (51% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35	8%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care [8001]	$42	9%
Health Plans Inc [2027]	$42	9%
United [2025]	$42	9%
Zzzhealth Plans Inc [1013]	$42	9%
Zzzunited [1008]	$42	9%
Tufts [8002]	$49 - $58	11%
Cigna	$58 - $463	13%
Medicaid / KanCare	$196	43%
Uphams Corner Esp [1213]	$218	48%
Workers Comp [5002]	$234	51%
Zzzbu Employee Work Comp [5004]	$234	51%
Zzzcity Of Boston Work Comp [5003]	$234	51%
Aetna	$267	59%
Meritain Health [1023]	$267	59%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Commercial [8009]	$294	64%
Unicare [8004]	$409	90%
Wellpoint [2034]	$409	90%
Tufts Conncare/Qhp [8020]	$431	94%
Hsn Bad Debt [4003]	$513	112%
Hsn Confidential [4007]	$513	112%
Hsn Dental [4006]	$513	112%
Hsn Partial [4002]	$513	112%
Hsn [4001]	$513	112%

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 $245.
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 Boston Medical Center 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.