CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Elmhurst Hospital Center

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96138
  • Insurance Median: $215
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.47x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Elmhurst Hospital Center is $215. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$215

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%)
Insurance Median: $215 (47%)
Ins. Median: $215 (47% 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
Healthfirst $32 - $439 7%
Aetna $35 - $257 8%
Carelon $40 - $195 9%
Wellcare $44 10%
United Behavioral Health $45 - $215 10%
United $159 - $244 35%
Metroplus $179 - $439 39%
Oxford $184 40%
Amidacare $195 43%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $195 - $529 43%
Fidelis $195 - $671 43%
Senior Whole Health $195 43%
Affinity $199 - $439 44%
Carelon (Amida Care) $199 44%
Vnsny $199 - $472 44%
Emblem $244 - $264 53%
Centerlight $330 72%
Magnacare $374 - $394 82%
Elderplan $472 103%
Vaccn $472 103%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $491 108%
Cigna $496 109%
Multiplan $529 116%
Local 1199 $562 123%
Villagecare Max $562 123%
Oscar $708 155%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals