CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $183
  • Cash Discount Price: $130
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $130. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$130

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$183

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: $130 (96%)
Insurance Median: $183 (135%)
Cash: $130 (96% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $183 (135% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $22 - $207 16%
Mhs_In $22 16%
Caresource_In $23 17%
Aetna $32 - $170 24%
Cigna $62 - $163 46%
Humana $64 47%
Passport_Ky $66 49%
United_Health_Care_Ky $67 49%
Wellcare_Ky $67 49%
Caresource_Oh_Insurance $127 93%
Private_Health_Care_Systems_Insurance $127 93%
Medical_Mutual_Of_Ohio_Insurance $136 - $241 100%
Parkview_Signature_Care_Insurance $136 - $196 100%
Point_Comfort_Insurance $165 121%
Margaret_Mary_Health_Insurance $168 - $198 124%
United_Health_Care_Insurance $198 146%
Health_Ohio_Network_Insurance $203 - $241 149%
Beechstreet_Insurance $205 - $241 151%
Health_Net_Advantage_Insurance $216 159%
Evolutions_Health_Care_Systems $229 168%
Custom_Design_Benefits_Insurance $241 177%
First_Health_Group_Insurance $241 177%
Health_Link_Insurance $241 177%
Health_Smart_Preferred_Insurance $241 177%
Medical_Benefit_Administrators_Insurance $241 177%
Ohio_Health_Choice_Insurance $241 177%
Galaxy_Health_Insurance $254 187%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens