CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Allina Health Faribault Medical Center

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96138
Insurance Median: $166
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center is $166. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 State Avenue, Faribault, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$166

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: $111 (24%)

Insurance Median: $166 (36%)

Cash: $111 (24% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $166 (36% 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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Billing Status

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H)	$40	9%
Aetna	$88 - $401	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$95 - $440	21%
Medica Health System	$101 - $159	22%
Healthpartners	$134	29%
Health Partners	$146	32%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V)	$152	33%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S)	$166	36%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S)	$166	36%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U)	$198	43%
Medicare (plans)	$419 - $439	92%
Medicaid / KanCare	$426	93%
South Country Health Alliance	$438	96%
Scha Msho (V)	$461	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$674	148%

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 $111.
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 Allina Health Faribault 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.