CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $95
  • Cash Discount Price: $115
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $115. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 0.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$115

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$95

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $115 (85%)
Insurance Median: $95 (70%)
Cash: $115 (85% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $95 (70% 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
Amerihealth Caritas $21 - $50 15%
Carolina Complete Health $21 - $230 15%
Healthy Blue $21 - $51 15%
Partners $21 - $51 15%
Trillium $21 - $54 15%
UnitedHealthcare $21 - $136 15%
Vaya $21 - $52 15%
Wellcare $21 - $51 15%
Alliance $22 - $60 16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $133 16%
Cigna $22 - $184 16%
Humana $22 - $189 16%
Sandhills $22 - $51 16%
Aetna $23 - $168 17%
Ortho Carolina $28 - $161 21%
Ambetter / Centene $33 - $109 24%
Physician Reach Out $38 - $115 28%
Choicecare $53 - $170 39%
Employers Health Network $53 - $102 39%
Molina $53 39%
United $55 40%
Gmmi $57 - $150 42%
Quik Trip $57 - $150 42%
Healthgram $58 - $184 43%
Multiplan $61 - $207 45%
Provider Select $62 - $207 46%
First Health $63 - $202 46%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $63 - $189 46%
Medcost $63 - $136 46%
Private Health Care Systems $63 - $189 46%
Beechstreet $69 - $202 51%
Magellan $138 102%
Carolina Behavioral Health $166 - $184 122%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals