CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Nassau University Medical Center

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $149
Cash Discount Price: $769
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Nassau University Medical Center is $149. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $769. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$769

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$149

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: $769 (349%)

Insurance Median: $149 (68%)

Cash: $769 (349% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $149 (68% 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
Molina Healthcare (Fka Affinity)	$46 - $72	21%
UnitedHealthcare	$61 - $368	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$72 - $1,099	33%
Aetna	$81 - $368	37%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$85 - $368	39%
Fidelis Care	$85 - $387	39%
Humana	$106 - $368	48%
Emblemhealth	$149 - $350	68%
Cigna	$275	125%
1199Seiu National Benefit Funds	$659	299%
Magnacare	$824	374%

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 $769.
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 Nassau University 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.