CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: North Memorial Health Hospital

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $87
Cash Discount Price: $209
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at North Memorial Health Hospital is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $209. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3300 Oakdale North, Robbinsdale, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$209

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$87

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$220.6

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $220.6 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $209 (95%)

Insurance Median: $87 (39%)

Cash: $209 (95% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $87 (39% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $220.6 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
Health Partners [1061]	$62 - $101	28%
Medicaid / KanCare	$62	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$63 - $323	29%
Medica [1086]	$65 - $316	29%
Hennepin Health [1096]	$68 - $69	31%
Ucare [1148]	$74 - $137	34%
Medicare (plans)	$76	34%
UnitedHealthcare	$79 - $288	36%
Aetna	$85	39%
Humana	$86	39%
Cigna	$105	48%
America'S Ppo [1010]	$178 - $190	81%

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 $209.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm North Memorial Health Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96116.
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.