CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $165
  • Cash Discount Price: $210
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is $165. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $210. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$210

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$165

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: $210 (154%)
Insurance Median: $165 (121%)
Cash: $210 (154% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $165 (121% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $20 15%
Geisinger Family Plan $21 15%
Amerihealth $22 16%
Upmc Health Plan $23 - $11,890 17%
Health Partners $24 18%
Upmc Chip $25 18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $111 - $377 82%
Geisinger Health Plan $125 - $586 92%
Medicare (plans) $125 92%
Advantra $126 93%
Humana $126 93%
Aetna $139 - $165 102%
Cigna $147 - $178 108%
UnitedHealthcare $150 110%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $170 125%
Christian Health Aid $271 199%
Three Rivers Provider Network Inc. $271 199%
Multiplan $288 212%
Ambetter / Centene $300 221%
Healthsmart Payors Organization $305 224%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA 17044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals