CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $298
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital is $298. 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 $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4220 Harding Rd, Po Box 380, Nashville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$298

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$220.6

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $220.6 (100%)

Insurance Median: $298 (135%)

Ins. Median: $298 (135% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $220.6 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
Aetna	$78 - $304	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$89 - $313	40%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$268	121%
Amerigroup	$277	126%
Americhoice Mcr Replacement	$280 - $295	127%
Medicare (plans)	$280 - $313	127%
Tricare	$286	130%
Ascension Complete	$298	135%
Centurion Of Tn	$298	135%
Covid Uninsured Test Fund	$298	135%
Healthspring Mcr Replacement	$298	135%
Humana	$298	135%
Nhc Advantage	$298	135%
Triwest Va Pccc	$298	135%
UnitedHealthcare	$298	135%
Amerigroup Mcr Replacement	$307	139%
Select Specialty West	$373	169%
Ambetter / Centene	$388	176%
Oscar Health	$418	189%
Oscar Health Plan	$418	189%
Smart Health	$418	189%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96116.
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.