CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96138
  • Insurance Median: $218
  • Cash Discount Price: $201
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin is $218. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $201. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5245 W Us 290, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$201

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$218

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: $201 (44%)
Insurance Median: $218 (48%)
Cash: $201 (44% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $218 (48% 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.

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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 $65 - $80 14%
Superior Health Plan $97 - $356 21%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan $122 - $588 27%
Cigna $159 - $186 35%
Aetna $185 41%
Midcoast $185 41%
Quiktrip $185 41%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor $195 43%
Curative $218 48%
Humana $218 - $356 48%
UnitedHealthcare $232 - $410 51%
First Health $235 51%
Private Health Care System $252 55%
Triwest $356 78%
American Health Plan $374 82%
Healthspring $374 82%
Procare Advantage $374 82%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5245 W Us 290, Austin, TX 78735
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals