CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: North Carolina Baptist Hospital

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96138
  • Insurance Median: $21
  • Cash Discount Price: $30
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at North Carolina Baptist Hospital is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$21

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: $30 (7%)
Insurance Median: $21 (5%)
Cash: $30 (7% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $21 (5% 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.

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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
Medcost $11 - $41 2%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $12 - $386 3%
Alliance $13 - $14 3%
Amerihealth $13 - $16 3%
Carolina Complete $13 - $14 3%
Health Blue $13 - $14 3%
Partners $13 - $14 3%
Trillium $13 - $14 3%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $386 3%
Vaya $13 - $14 3%
Wellcare $13 - $386 3%
Aetna $14 - $386 3%
Ambetter / Centene $15 - $16 3%
Cigna $17 - $386 4%
Oscar $17 - $22 4%
Humana $31 - $390 7%
Directnet $34 - $36 7%
Cone Health $40 - $43 9%
Healthgram $40 - $43 9%
First Carolina Care $46 - $49 10%
Private Healthcare Systems $47 - $50 10%
Multiplan $51 - $55 11%
Apex $386 85%
Devoted $386 85%
Healthteam $386 85%
Medicare (plans) $390 85%
Liberty $444 97%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals