CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$217
about 0.5× the $456 Medicare rate · typically $64–$449
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$387
Well above the fair price
about $170 over the fair price · 0.8× Medicare
Medicare pays $456 Fair price $217 This hospital $387

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How this hospital compares to other TX hospitals

Highest price of the 9 TX hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $31 Priciest $387

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 TX hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Psychological testing by technician is about $217 (about 0.5× the $456 Medicare rate). Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin charges insurers about $387 — well above the fair price. Located in Austin, TX.

This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less

Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $217. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

4 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana CignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $387 - $394 85%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $39 - $95 9%
Aetnamajor $387 85%
Humanamajor $387 85%
Ambetter (Centene) $696 152%
Devoted Health $387 85%
WellCare $387 85%
WellMed $379 83%
+ 12 smaller / regional plans $383 - $677
Government programs also on file: Medicare, Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1201 W 38Th St, Austin, TX 78705
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals