CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: North Vista Hospital

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $352
Cash Discount Price: $234
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at North Vista Hospital is $352. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $234. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1409 East Lake Mead Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$234

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$352

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: $234 (106%)

Insurance Median: $352 (160%)

Cash: $234 (106% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $352 (160% 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.

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
Triwest	$232	105%
Aetna	$235	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$235 - $782	107%
Intermountain Healthcare (Hcp)	$235 - $423	107%
Medicare (plans)	$235	107%
Molina Healthcare	$235	107%
Renal Payor Solutions	$235	107%
Silver Summit	$235 - $376	107%
Tricare	$235	107%
Alignment	$240	109%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$329	149%
Imperial Insurance Companies	$352 - $434	160%
Naphcare	$364	165%
UnitedHealthcare	$418 - $421	189%
Health Services Coalition	$446	202%
Nevada Health Partners	$449	204%
6 Degrees Health	$470	213%

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 $234.
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 North Vista Hospital 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.