CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $524
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill is $524. 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 $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 2.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 17Th Avenue, Seattle, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$524

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%)

Insurance Median: $524 (238%)

Ins. Median: $524 (238% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 238% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 138%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Kaiser	$250 - $375	113%
Aetna	$258 - $893	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$263 - $1,061	119%
Humana	$265	120%
Blue Shield	$270 - $1,121	122%
Amerigroup	$275	125%
Cigna	$300	136%
Community Health Plan	$400	181%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$450 - $1,101	204%
Coordinated Care	$463	210%
Providence Health Plan	$585	265%
First Choice	$1,152 - $1,164	522%

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: 96116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill 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.