CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Childrens Medical Center Plano

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $295
  • Cash Discount Price: $316
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Childrens Medical Center Plano is $295. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $316. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7601 Preston Road, Plano, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$316

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$295

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: $316 (232%)
Insurance Median: $295 (217%)
Cash: $316 (232% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $295 (217% 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 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). 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
Aetna $36 - $295 26%
Humana $36 - $316 26%
Medicaid / KanCare $36 26%
Oklahoma Complete Health $36 26%
Superior Health Plan $84 62%
Firstcare Health $96 71%
Parkland Community $139 102%
Cookchildren'S Health Plan $143 105%
Molina Healthcare $147 108%
Carelon $156 - $206 115%
Texas Children'S Health Plan $160 118%
Wellpoint $160 118%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $168 - $286 124%
UnitedHealthcare $223 - $316 164%
Methodist $240 177%
Cigna $278 - $290 205%
Employers Health Network $295 217%
Imagine Health $295 217%
Scott & White $299 220%
Txp Emerging Therapy Solutions $299 220%
Healthsmart $307 - $358 226%
Healthscope Benefit Solutions $316 232%
Phcs $316 232%
Quiktrip (Qt) $316 232%
Txp Interlink $316 232%
Coventry Health $337 248%
Equifax Healthcare $358 263%
Multiplan $358 263%
Usa Managed Care $392 288%
Galaxy Health $408 300%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7601 Preston Road, Plano, TX 75024
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens