CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $149
  • Cash Discount Price: $208
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is $149. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $208. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$208

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$149

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: $208 (153%)
Insurance Median: $149 (110%)
Cash: $208 (153% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $149 (110% 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 $23 17%
Upmc For You $23 17%
Health Partners $24 18%
Upmc Chip $25 18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $54 - $129 40%
Geisinger Health Plan $127 - $390 93%
Humana $127 93%
Life Geisinger $127 93%
Medicare (plans) $127 - $144 93%
Prison Health Services $127 93%
Cigna $145 - $152 107%
Aetna $156 - $224 115%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $168 124%
UnitedHealthcare $172 127%
Wyoming Seminary $235 173%
Intergroup Services $286 210%
Multiplan $286 210%
Ambetter / Centene $420 309%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals