CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Sweeny Community Hospital

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $595
  • Cash Discount Price: $553
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Sweeny Community Hospital is $595. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $553. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 4.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$553

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$595

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$135.93

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $135.93 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $553 (407%)
Insurance Median: $595 (438%)
Cash: $553 (407% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $595 (438% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $135.93 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 438% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 338%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $277 - $461 204%
Evercare Mcaid $461 339%
UnitedHealthcare $498 - $737 366%
Aetna $535 - $737 394%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $535 394%
Community Hlth Choice Him - All Other Plans $535 394%
Coventry Mcr Adv $535 394%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $535 394%
Superior Hp Mcr Adv-All Other Plans $535 394%
Wellcare Mcare - All Plans $535 394%
Care Improvement Mcr - All Plans $540 397%
Choicecare Mcr Adv - All Plans $540 397%
Community Hlth Choice Star $651 479%
Molina Mcaid $651 479%
Superior Hp Mcaid $651 479%
Tx Chlidrens Hp Mcaid - All Plans $651 479%
Tx True Choice Mcaid - All Plans $651 479%
Beech Street - All Plans $691 508%
Community Care Network - All Plans $737 542%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans $830 611%
Multiplan - All Plans $830 611%
Evercare Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $894 658%
Amerigroup Mcaid $922 678%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 305 North McKinney, Sweeny, TX 77480
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals