CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Harrison County Community Hospital

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96136
Insurance Median: $25
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Harrison County Community Hospital is $25. 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 0.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2600 Miller Street, Bethany, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$25

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: $25 (18%)

Ins. Median: $25 (18% 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.

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
Multiplan	$21	15%
Cigna	$22	16%
Provider Partners Health Plans	$22	16%
Care Improvement Plus	$23	17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24	18%
Allwell	$25	18%
Ambetter / Centene	$25	18%
Blue Advantage Plus	$25	18%
Humana	$25	18%
UnitedHealthcare	$25 - $140	18%
Aetna	$31	23%
6 Degrees Health	$32	24%
Healthy Blue	$140	103%
Home State	$140	103%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96136.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Harrison County Community Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96136.
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.