CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96138
Insurance Median: $222
Cash Discount Price: $217
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest is $222. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $217. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$217

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$222

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: $217 (48%)

Insurance Median: $222 (49%)

Cash: $217 (48% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $222 (49% 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
Superior Health Plan	$43	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$65 - $383	14%
Texas Workforce Commission	$119	26%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$132 - $601	29%
UnitedHealthcare	$174 - $419	38%
Cigna	$186 - $218	41%
Aetna	$199	44%
Midcoast	$199	44%
Quiktrip	$199	44%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$210	46%
Independent Medical System	$217	48%
Imagine Health	$227	50%
Curative	$235	51%
Humana	$235 - $365	51%
First Health	$253	55%
Healthsmart	$253 - $271	55%
Private Health Care System	$271	59%
Triwest	$365	80%
Corvel	$382	84%
Prime Health Services	$382	84%
American Health Plan	$383	84%
Procare Advantage	$383	84%
Injury Management Organization	$453	99%
Sedgwick	$545	119%

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 $217.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest 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.