CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Renown Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $442
Cash Discount Price: $909
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Renown Regional Medical Center is $442. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $909. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 2.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$909

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$442

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$220.6

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $220.6 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $909 (412%)

Insurance Median: $442 (200%)

Cash: $909 (412% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $442 (200% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $220.6 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 200% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 100%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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	$121	55%
Hometown Health	$236 - $909	107%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada	$236 - $555	107%
Aetna	$281 - $595	127%
Naphcare	$354	160%
Silversummit Healthplan	$390 - $455	177%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$437	198%
Health Net Federal Services	$447	203%
UnitedHealthcare	$650 - $762	295%
Cigna	$730	331%
Prominence Health First	$766	347%
Hpn	$1,299	589%

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 $909.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Renown Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96116.
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.