CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$305
about 0.7× the $456 Medicare rate · typically $79–$489
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$372
Above the fair price
about $67 over the fair price · 0.8× Medicare
Medicare pays $456 Fair price $305 This hospital $372

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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 $372

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 $305 (about 0.7× the $456 Medicare rate). Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca charges insurers about $372 — above the fair price. Located in Ithaca, 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 $305. 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.

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

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna UnitedHealthcareCignaHumanaKaiser 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
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $165 - $558 36%
Aetnamajor $558 122%
Fidelis Care $372 82%
Molina $165 - $372 36%
WellCare $602 132%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $486

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals