Psychological testing by technician
Facility: Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)
One of the lower prices — 2 of 4 other ND hospitals charge more for the same procedure.
Black dot = this hospital, among the 5 ND hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.
A fair price for a Psychological testing by technician is about $209 (about 0.5× the $456 Medicare rate). Sanford Medical Center Bismarck charges insurers about $411 — well above the fair price. Located in Bismarck, ND.
This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less
Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $209. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.
What each insurance company pays
Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.
3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital
Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.
| Insurance company | Price range | vs. Medicare |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcaremajor | $403 - $411 | 88% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor | $177 - $1,409 | 39% |
| Aetnamajor | $403 - $411 | 88% |
| HealthPartners | $403 - $411 | 88% |
| Sanford Health Plan | $34 - $379 | 7% |
| UCare | $399 - $439 | 87% |
| + 1 smaller / regional plan | $411 - $439 |
Self-Pay How to get the cash price
Insurance Before you use insurance
Estimate your out-of-pocket cost
A rough estimate of what you’d pay with insurance (deductible + coinsurance) versus paying the cash price yourself.
Other Procedures at Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
Compare: Psychological testing by technician at other ND hospitals
- Essentia Health · Fargo $399
- Sanford Medical Center Fargo · Fargo $411
- Trinity Hospitals · Minot $456
- Altru Hospital · Grand Forks $506
Insurance negotiated median for the same procedure, sorted lowest first.