CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96136
Insurance Median: $22
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake is $22. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 0.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1050 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$22

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%)

Insurance Median: $22 (16%)

Ins. Median: $22 (16% 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.

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
Denver Health	$19	14%
Health Choice	$19	14%
Medicaid / KanCare	$19	14%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$19	14%
Uuhp	$19	14%
Humana	$22	16%
Medicare (plans)	$22	16%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$27	20%
Motivhealth	$29	21%
Molina	$47	35%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$151 - $236	111%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96136.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96136.
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.