CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Saratoga Hospital

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price low confidence
A fair price for this
$325
about 0.7× the $456 Medicare rate · typically $50–$661
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$410
Above the fair price
about $85 over the fair price · 0.9× Medicare
Medicare pays $456 Fair price $325 This hospital $410

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How this hospital compares to other NY hospitals

Highest price of the 9 NY hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $35 Priciest $410

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 NY hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Psychological testing by technician is about $325 (about 0.7× the $456 Medicare rate). Saratoga Hospital charges insurers about $410 — above the fair price. Located in Saratoga Springs, NY.

This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less

Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $325. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna CignaHumanaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $193 42%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $132 - $496 29%
Aetnamajor $482 106%
CDPHP $193 - $472 42%
Fidelis Care $434 - $472 95%
MVP Health Care $193 - $386 42%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $453 - $642

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals