CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $138
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center is $138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 523 North 3Rd Street, Brainerd, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$138

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$135.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $135.93 (100%)
Insurance Median: $138 (102%)
Ins. Median: $138 (102% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $135.93 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.

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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
Primewest $123 90%
Itasca Med Care $129 95%
Advocare/Security Health $138 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $138 - $472 102%
Freedom Blue Ppo $138 102%
Healthpartners Care Msho / Mcr Adv $138 102%
Imcare Msho Pcc Prime $138 102%
Imcare Msho Ref Req $138 102%
Medica Advantage Solutions $138 102%
Medica Msho/Dual Solutions $138 102%
Medica Prime Solution Group $138 102%
Medicare (plans) $138 102%
Nd Va Administration $138 102%
Platinum Blue/Vantage Blue $138 102%
Primewest Msho $138 102%
Secure Blue Msho $138 102%
Ubh Cost Plan $138 102%
Ubh Msho $138 102%
Ucare Msho $138 102%
UnitedHealthcare $138 102%
Blue Plus Pmap Pcc Prime $440 324%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 523 North 3Rd Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals