CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: UNM Hospital

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96138
Insurance Median: $395
Cash Discount Price: $24
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at UNM Hospital is $395. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2211 Lomas Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$395

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $24 (5%)

Insurance Median: $395 (87%)

Cash: $24 (5% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $395 (87% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$34 - $403	7%
Humana	$145 - $363	32%
Aetna	$161 - $403	35%
Alamo Navajo School Board	$161 - $403	35%
Indian Health Abq	$161 - $403	35%
Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation	$161 - $403	35%
Pueblo Of Isleta	$161 - $403	35%
Pueblo Of Jemez	$161 - $403	35%
Pueblo Of Sandia	$161 - $403	35%
UnitedHealthcare	$161 - $403	35%
Devoted Health	$194 - $484	43%
Christus	$242 - $605	53%
Albuquerque Public Schools	$323 - $807	71%
Presbyterian Network	$323 - $807	71%
Christus Health Exchange Plan	$363 - $908	80%
Imperial Health Exchange	$395 - $989	87%
Molina	$395 - $989	87%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $24.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96138.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm UNM Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96138.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.