CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Albany Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96138
  • Insurance Median: $37
  • Cash Discount Price: $19
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Albany Medical Center Hospital is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$37

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: $19 (4%)
Insurance Median: $37 (8%)
Cash: $19 (4% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $37 (8% 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.

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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
Mvp Commercial $11 - $28 2%
UnitedHealthcare $11 - $83 2%
Emblem $12 - $53 3%
Emblem_Ghi $12 - $30 3%
Magnacare $12 - $30 3%
Multiplan $12 - $31 3%
Blue Shield $15 - $202 3%
Medicaid / KanCare $21 - $31 5%
Cdphp $22 - $472 5%
Medicare (plans) $24 - $37 5%
Fidelis $25 - $807 5%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $472 6%
Tricare $27 - $32 6%
Hamaspik $30 - $642 7%
Blue Shield Highmark $32 - $74 7%
Aetna $33 - $496 7%
Mvp $33 - $449 7%
Carelon Beacon Behavioral $35 8%
Emblem Health Ghi $35 - $69 8%
Nascentia $35 8%
Cigna $52 - $62 11%
Nascentia Health Options $52 11%
Nys Department Of Corrections $82 18%
Empire Plan Nyship $135 30%
Mvp Essential Plan $409 90%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals