CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Ohio State University State Health System

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $138
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Ohio State University State Health System is $138. 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 $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x 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
$138

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%)
Insurance Median: $138 (102%)
Ins. Median: $138 (102% 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
Osu Health Plan $86 - $138 63%
Ohio Ppo $103 - $124 76%
Odrc $112 82%
Healthspan $116 - $132 85%
Aetna $123 - $222 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $123 - $396 90%
Medicare (plans) $123 - $133 90%
Mmo $123 - $408 90%
Molina $123 - $206 90%
Upper Ohio Valley $123 - $182 90%
Humana $126 93%
Buckeye Community $127 - $191 93%
Caresource $130 - $191 96%
Medigold $130 96%
Cigna $179 132%
Ohiohealth $179 - $207 132%
Lifetrac $188 138%
Frontpath $221 163%
Multiplan $221 163%
Healthsmart $248 182%
United $1,980 1457%

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