CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing evaluation

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 96136 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 96136
  • Insurance Median: $136
  • Cash Discount Price: $121
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing evaluation at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $136. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $135.93, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$136

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $121 (89%)
Insurance Median: $136 (100%)
Cash: $121 (89% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $136 (100% 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.

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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 $82 - $192 60%
Alliance_Premier_Network $96 71%
Mercycare $100 74%
Triology $103 - $123 76%
Security_Health_Plan $109 - $128 80%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $111 - $156 82%
Alliance $114 84%
Hfn $115 - $156 85%
United_Healthcare $116 - $172 85%
Beloit_Health_System $117 86%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $118 87%
Cigna $121 89%
Health_Partners_Insurance $123 90%
Health_Payment_Systems $124 91%
UnitedHealthcare $126 - $136 93%
Dean_Health_Plan $129 95%
Medical_Associates $133 98%
Aetna $136 - $162 100%
Humana $136 100%
Medicare (plans) $136 - $139 100%
Wps $140 - $154 103%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $141 104%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $156 115%
Chorus_Community $162 119%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $162 119%
Multiplan $162 - $186 119%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $162 119%
Coventry $172 127%
Dean_Care $172 127%
Healthsmart $178 131%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals