CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96138
Insurance Median: $873
Cash Discount Price: $613
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $873. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $613. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$613

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$873

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: $613 (134%)

Insurance Median: $873 (191%)

Cash: $613 (134% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $873 (191% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$14 - $1,104	3%
Wellpoint [1007]	$232 - $1,126	51%
Aetna	$243 - $1,183	53%
Cook Children Health Plan [1380]	$243	53%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056]	$243 - $1,183	53%
Superior Health Plan [1402]	$243	53%
Molina [1382]	$255 - $1,239	56%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801]	$255	56%
Care Improvement Plus [1104]	$320	70%
Procare Advantage [2104]	$325	71%
Cigna	$721 - $920	158%
Superior Healthplan [1383]	$905	198%
Great West Healthcare [1037]	$920	202%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,023	224%

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 $613.
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 Parkland Health & Hospital System 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.