CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychological testing by technician

Facility: Cody Regional Health

Billing Code: 96138 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 96138
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $99
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychological testing by technician at Cody Regional Health is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $99. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $456.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 707 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$99

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$456.4

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $456.4 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $99 (22%)

Insurance Median: $105 (23%)

Cash: $99 (22% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $105 (23% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $456.4 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
Tricare	$54	12%
Cigna	$93	20%
Christian Hlthcare - All Plans	$94	21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$101 - $111	22%
First Choice Health - All Plans	$105	23%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$105	23%
Mountain Health - All Plans	$105	23%
Pacific Source - All Plans	$105	23%
Rocky Mtn Admin - All Plans	$105	23%
Interwest Health Ppo - All Plans	$108	24%
First Health Ntwrk-All Plans	$109	24%
Humana	$109	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$109	24%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$111	24%

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 $99.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 96138.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Cody Regional Health is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 96138.
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.