CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $330
Cash Discount Price: $62
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.50x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is $330. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 1.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 850 W Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$330

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: $62 (28%)

Insurance Median: $330 (150%)

Cash: $62 (28% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $330 (150% 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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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	$108 - $461	49%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$112	51%
UnitedHealthcare	$112 - $370	51%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$243	110%
Medicaid / KanCare	$243 - $668	110%
Oncology Patient Assistance Programs [2295]	$243	110%
Selecthealth [3740]	$243	110%
Web Tpa [2115]	$243	110%
Cigna	$283 - $540	128%
American Postal Workers Union [1070]	$295	134%
Aetna	$330 - $358	150%
First Health [1375]	$358	162%
Mailhandlers [1595]	$358	162%
Geha [1415]	$370	168%
First Care Commercial [1371]	$467	212%

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 $62.
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 Seton Medical Center Harker Heights 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.