CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96116
  • Insurance Median: $686
  • Cash Discount Price: $544
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital is $686. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $544. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 3.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 315 S Mlk Jr Way, Tacoma, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$544

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$686

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: $544 (247%)
Insurance Median: $686 (311%)
Cash: $544 (247% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $686 (311% 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 311% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 211%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $356 - $1,453 161%
Regence $356 161%
UnitedHealthcare $360 - $1,607 163%
Molina $363 - $640 165%
Wellcare $363 165%
Community Health Plan Of Washington $380 - $583 172%
Coordinated Care $444 201%
Wellpoint $444 201%
Pacificsource $476 - $686 216%
Premera $525 - $1,441 238%
Ambetter / Centene $692 314%
First Choice $885 - $1,610 401%
First Health $992 450%
Multiplan/Phcs $992 450%
Cigna $1,169 530%
Kaiser $1,171 531%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 315 S Mlk Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals