CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $421
Cash Discount Price: $459
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor is $421. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $459. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 305 Mallard, Taylor, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$459

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$421

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $459 (208%)

Insurance Median: $421 (191%)

Cash: $459 (208% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $421 (191% 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$153 - $328	69%
Triwest	$161	73%
Corvel	$168	76%
Prime Health Services	$168	76%
American Health Plan	$169	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$169 - $429	77%
Healthspring	$169	77%
Procare Advantage	$169	77%
Superior Health Plan	$169	77%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$200	91%
Injury Management Organization	$200	91%
Sedgwick	$200	91%
Cigna	$394 - $462	179%
Aetna	$421	191%
Midcoast	$421	191%
Quiktrip	$421	191%
UnitedHealthcare	$423	192%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$444	201%
Independent Medical System	$459	208%
Curative	$498	226%
Humana	$498 - $536	226%
First Health	$536	243%
Healthsmart	$536 - $574	243%
Private Health Care System	$574	260%
Bluebell Creameries	$612	277%
Three Rivers	$612	277%

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 $459.
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 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor 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.