CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Carolina East Medical Center

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $115
  • Cash Discount Price: $98
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Carolina East Medical Center is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$115

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: $98 (72%)
Insurance Median: $115 (85%)
Cash: $98 (72% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $115 (85% 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
Humana $21 15%
Inclusive Health (Nchirp)-All Plans $21 15%
Tricare $21 15%
Pamlico Co Jail-All Plans $44 32%
UnitedHealthcare $57 42%
Craven Co. Jail Systems - All Plans $79 58%
Medcost Ppo Employees And Retirees $108 79%
Medcost Ppo Ultra (Employees) $108 79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $114 84%
Medcost Ppo City Employees $119 88%
Medcost Ppo County Employee $124 91%
Benefit Mgmt, Svcs-All Plans $139 102%
Aetna $145 107%
Medcost Benefit Svc-All Other Plans $145 107%
Acs Consult Svc Inc-All Plans $148 109%
Medcost Ppo Standard $148 109%
Cigna $149 110%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals