CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Little Falls Hospital

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $52
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Little Falls Hospital is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 140 Burwell Street, Little Falls, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$52

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$220.6

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $220.6 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $46 (21%)

Insurance Median: $52 (24%)

Cash: $46 (21% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $52 (24% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $220.6 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Emblem	$48	22%
UnitedHealthcare	$48	22%
Cdphp	$50	23%
Mvp	$50	23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$51 - $138	23%
Aetna	$52	24%
Fidelis	$52	24%
Humana	$52	24%
Cigna	$146	66%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $46.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Little Falls Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96116.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.