CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Queens Hospital Center

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $210
  • Cash Discount Price: $148
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Queens Hospital Center is $210. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $148. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$148

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$210

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: $148 (109%)
Insurance Median: $210 (154%)
Cash: $148 (109% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $210 (154% 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 $12 - $472 9%
Aetna $21 - $257 15%
Affinity $22 - $472 16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 - $472 18%
Centerlight $25 - $254 18%
Elderplan $25 - $153 18%
Fidelis $25 - $472 18%
Wellcare $25 - $27 18%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $26 - $159 19%
Hamaspik $26 19%
Oscar $31 - $229 23%
Carelon $49 - $210 36%
Local 1199 $53 - $432 39%
United Behavioral Health $55 - $231 40%
Vaccn $153 113%
Vnsny $153 - $214 113%
Oxford $184 135%
United $184 - $224 135%
Metroplus $193 - $472 142%
Amidacare $210 154%
Senior Whole Health $210 154%
Carelon (Amida Care) $214 157%
Emblem $262 - $283 193%
Magnacare $374 - $381 275%
Cigna $381 280%
Multiplan $407 299%
Villagecare Max $432 318%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals