CMS Price Transparency Data

Neurobehavioral status check

Facility: Unitypoint Health - Meriter

Billing Code: 96116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96116
Insurance Median: $118
Cash Discount Price: $165
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Neurobehavioral status check at Unitypoint Health - Meriter is $118. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $165. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $220.6, this hospital’s rate is 0.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 202 S Park St, Madison, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$165

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$118

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: $165 (75%)

Insurance Median: $118 (53%)

Cash: $165 (75% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $118 (53% 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
Aspirus	$32 - $301	15%
Cigna	$38 - $96	17%
Security Health Plan	$41 - $103	19%
Mercy Care	$48 - $120	22%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$74 - $326	34%
Illinicare	$74 - $301	34%
Prevea 360	$74 - $301	34%
UnitedHealthcare	$74 - $301	34%
Humana	$78 - $301	35%
Meridiancare	$78 - $301	35%
Health Partners Open Network	$162	73%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$221	100%
Medical Associates Health Plan	$318	144%

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 $165.
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 Unitypoint Health - Meriter 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.