CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Voyages Behavioral Health of Conroe

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96138
Insurance Median: $250
Cash Discount Price: $1,748
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.55x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Voyages Behavioral Health of Conroe is $250. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,748. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1317 S Loop 336 West, Conroe, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,748

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$250

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: $1,748 (383%)

Insurance Median: $250 (55%)

Cash: $1,748 (383% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $250 (55% 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
Beacon Health	$125 - $450	27%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$125 - $450	27%
Carelon Behavioral Health	$125 - $450	27%
Molina	$125 - $225	27%
Superior Health Plan	$125 - $225	27%
Wellpoint	$125 - $225	27%
Community Health Choice	$225 - $375	49%
Cigna	$245 - $416	54%
Aetna	$250 - $430	55%
Emblem Health	$250 - $450	55%
UnitedHealthcare	$250 - $410	55%
Magellan Healthcare	$280 - $425	61%
Humana	$358 - $395	78%

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 $1,748.
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 Voyages Behavioral Health of Conroe 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.