CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Atrium Health Lincoln

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $75
  • Cash Discount Price: $115
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Atrium Health Lincoln is $75. 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 0.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 433 McAlister Rd, Lincolnton, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$115

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$75

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: $75 (55%)
Cash: $115 (85% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $75 (55% 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 - $26 15%
Carolina Complete Health $21 - $26 15%
Healthy Blue $21 - $26 15%
Partners $21 - $27 15%
Trillium $21 - $27 15%
UnitedHealthcare $21 - $131 15%
Vaya $21 - $27 15%
Wellcare $21 - $26 15%
Alliance $22 - $27 16%
Cigna $22 - $155 16%
Humana $22 - $123 16%
Aetna $23 - $196 17%
Orthocarolina $28 - $151 21%
Ambetter / Centene $33 - $86 24%
Physician Reach Out $38 - $115 28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $50 - $117 37%
Choicecare $53 - $189 39%
Employers Health Network $53 - $102 39%
Gmmi $57 - $150 42%
Quik Trip $57 - $150 42%
Multiplan $61 - $218 45%
Medcost $63 - $150 46%
First Health $65 - $196 48%
Beechstreet $69 - $207 51%
Private Health Care Systems $69 - $207 51%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 433 McAlister Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals