CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96138
Insurance Median: $116
Cash Discount Price: $417
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $417. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$417

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$116

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: $417 (91%)

Insurance Median: $116 (25%)

Cash: $417 (91% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $116 (25% 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
Cigna	$24 - $574	5%
Tricare	$37 - $39	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $559	9%
Aetna	$48 - $325	11%
Firstcare Health Comm - All Other Plans	$81 - $502	18%
Healthscope - All Plans	$87 - $538	19%
Scott & White Comm- All Other Plans	$87 - $538	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$87 - $466	19%
Children Med Center Health Plan - All Plans	$116 - $315	25%
Community First Health Plan-All Plans	$116 - $315	25%
Cook Childrens Hp-All Plans	$116 - $315	25%
Driscoll Childrens-All Plans	$116 - $315	25%
Medicaid / KanCare	$116 - $315	25%
Molina Commercial - All Other Plans	$116 - $315	25%
Soonercare-All Plans	$116 - $315	25%
Firstcare Health Mcaid	$122 - $331	27%
Tx Childrens Hlth Mcaid-All Plans	$122 - $331	27%

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 $417.
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 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children 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.