CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Ohio State University State Health System

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96138
  • Insurance Median: $382
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Ohio State University State Health System is $382. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$382

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$456.4

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $456.4 (100%)
Insurance Median: $382 (84%)
Ins. Median: $382 (84% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $456.4 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
Osu Health Plan $173 - $280 38%
Ohio Ppo $209 - $250 46%
Odrc $227 50%
Healthspan $235 - $401 51%
Mmo $305 - $1,263 67%
Aetna $359 - $449 79%
Cigna $363 80%
Ohiohealth $363 - $419 80%
Upper Ohio Valley $369 - $382 81%
Lifetrac $380 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $382 - $1,225 84%
Medicare (plans) $382 - $413 84%
Molina $382 - $638 84%
Humana $390 85%
Buckeye Community $393 - $592 86%
Caresource $401 - $592 88%
Medigold $401 88%
Frontpath $447 98%
Multiplan $447 98%
Healthsmart $503 110%
United $1,980 434%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 410 West 10Th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals