CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Kings County Hospital Center

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $214
  • Cash Discount Price: $146
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Kings County Hospital Center is $214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $146. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$146

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$214

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$135.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $135.93 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $146 (107%)
Insurance Median: $214 (157%)
Cash: $146 (107% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $214 (157% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $135.93 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 $13 - $482 10%
Aetna $21 - $257 15%
Affinity $22 - $482 16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 - $482 18%
Centerlight $25 - $254 18%
Elderplan $25 - $153 18%
Fidelis $25 - $482 18%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $26 - $159 19%
Wellcare $26 - $28 19%
Hamaspik $27 20%
Oscar $32 - $229 24%
Carelon $49 - $214 36%
Local 1199 $54 - $432 40%
United Behavioral Health $55 - $235 40%
Vaccn $153 113%
Vnsny $153 - $218 113%
United $159 - $268 117%
Oxford $184 135%
Metroplus $198 - $482 146%
Amidacare $214 157%
Senior Whole Health $214 157%
Carelon (Amida Care) $218 160%
Emblem $268 - $289 197%
Magnacare $374 - $381 275%
Cigna $381 280%
Multiplan $407 299%
Villagecare Max $432 318%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals