CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Johnson City Medical Center

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96138
Insurance Median: $405
Cash Discount Price: $164
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Johnson City Medical Center is $405. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $164. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$164

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$405

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $164 (36%)

Insurance Median: $405 (89%)

Cash: $164 (36% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $405 (89% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$15 - $803	3%
Amerigroup	$198 - $382	43%
Sentara Health	$380 - $382	83%
Aetna	$382 - $810	84%
Humana	$382	84%
Managed Medicaire	$382	84%
Medcost	$382	84%
Medicare (plans)	$382	84%
Mountain Empire Pace	$382	84%
United Mine Workers Of America	$382	84%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$394 - $803	86%
Molina Healthcare	$397 - $810	87%
Cigna	$401 - $519	88%
Devoted Health Plan	$401	88%
Nhc Advantage	$401	88%
Wellcare	$405 - $1,090	89%
Optima Health	$779	171%
First Health Coventry	$818	179%
Ambetter / Centene	$833	183%
Seven Corners, Inc.	$1,090	239%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $164.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96138.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Johnson City Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96138.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.