CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Renown South Meadows Medical Center

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $433
Cash Discount Price: $909
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Renown South Meadows Medical Center is $433. 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 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$909

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$433

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: $433 (196%)

Cash: $909 (412% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $433 (196% 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.

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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 - $390	55%
Hometown Health	$188 - $909	85%
Molina Healthcare Of Nevada	$236 - $555	107%
Aetna	$281 - $595	127%
Health Net Federal Services	$307	139%
Naphcare	$331 - $354	150%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$437 - $632	198%
Silversummit Healthplan	$455	206%
Union Trust Funds	$585	265%
Cigna	$730	331%
UnitedHealthcare	$753 - $762	341%
Health Plan Of Nevada	$766	347%
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 South Meadows 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.