CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Columbus Regional Healthcare System

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96138
  • Insurance Median: $378
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.83x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Columbus Regional Healthcare System is $378. 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 $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$378

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%)
Insurance Median: $378 (83%)
Ins. Median: $378 (83% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $374 82%
Troy $374 82%
UnitedHealthcare $374 82%
Va Communicare Care $374 82%
Wellcare $374 82%
Vaya Health $378 83%
Liberty $382 84%
Humana $386 85%
Aetna $387 85%
Devoted Health $389 85%
Cigna $393 86%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals