Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, each additional 30 minutes
Medicare pricing data for 2,540 providers across 51 states
Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, each additional 30 minutes (HCPCS code 96139) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $34.60, but hospitals typically charge $115.64 — a 3.3x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $34.60, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.92. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 3.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $27.30 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $41 | $134 | 188 | 25,924 | +19.6% |
| District of Columbia | $40 | $109 | 7 | 839 | +15.7% |
| New Jersey | $39 | $125 | 65 | 6,552 | +13.4% |
| New York | $39 | $148 | 123 | 9,123 | +13.3% |
| Massachusetts | $39 | $131 | 76 | 14,560 | +12.4% |
| Hawaii | $39 | $95 | 5 | 403 | +11.8% |
| Maryland | $38 | $140 | 30 | 4,211 | +10.1% |
| Alaska | $38 | $176 | 5 | 1,386 | +9.4% |
| Connecticut | $38 | $153 | 13 | 1,063 | +8.8% |
| Virginia | $38 | $123 | 72 | 18,648 | +8.4% |
| Colorado | $36 | $120 | 56 | 8,864 | +5.1% |
| Rhode Island | $36 | $104 | 19 | 991 | +4.5% |
| Washington | $36 | $126 | 22 | 3,112 | +3.8% |
| Illinois | $35 | $133 | 111 | 15,862 | +2.5% |
| Minnesota | $35 | $152 | 81 | 11,017 | +1.8% |
| Delaware | $35 | $103 | 4 | 49 | +0.9% |
| North Dakota | $35 | $58 | 24 | 5,075 | +0.5% |
| Montana | $35 | $71 | 15 | 2,060 | +0.3% |
| South Dakota | $35 | $48 | 7 | 1,088 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $34 | $122 | 18 | 3,645 | -0.9% |
| Vermont | $34 | $111 | 6 | 743 | -1.0% |
| Texas | $34 | $114 | 327 | 45,131 | -1.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $34 | $107 | 120 | 8,894 | -1.1% |
| New Hampshire | $34 | $104 | 9 | 1,200 | -1.6% |
| Wyoming | $34 | $170 | 4 | 1,974 | -1.8% |
| Oregon | $34 | $88 | 24 | 3,998 | -2.1% |
| Arizona | $33 | $97 | 73 | 24,647 | -3.5% |
| Florida | $33 | $111 | 212 | 40,221 | -3.6% |
| Wisconsin | $33 | $218 | 77 | 8,610 | -4.4% |
| Missouri | $33 | $118 | 37 | 7,268 | -5.3% |
| Georgia | $33 | $124 | 84 | 9,779 | -5.9% |
| Idaho | $32 | $96 | 12 | 219 | -6.5% |
| Michigan | $32 | $84 | 112 | 9,643 | -6.6% |
| Ohio | $32 | $95 | 74 | 8,638 | -7.4% |
| North Carolina | $32 | $111 | 70 | 12,649 | -7.7% |
| New Mexico | $32 | $83 | 10 | 1,541 | -8.8% |
| Kansas | $32 | $67 | 10 | 4,102 | -8.9% |
| South Carolina | $31 | $85 | 16 | 2,849 | -9.1% |
| Iowa | $31 | $110 | 15 | 2,115 | -9.2% |
| Maine | $31 | $100 | 14 | 1,160 | -9.3% |
| Indiana | $31 | $83 | 48 | 8,323 | -9.4% |
| Nebraska | $31 | $141 | 15 | 3,501 | -9.7% |
| Utah | $31 | $88 | 12 | 2,913 | -10.2% |
| Louisiana | $31 | $88 | 38 | 3,565 | -10.3% |
| Oklahoma | $31 | $105 | 19 | 7,419 | -10.9% |
| Alabama | $31 | $83 | 25 | 1,514 | -11.6% |
| Tennessee | $31 | $94 | 50 | 3,081 | -11.8% |
| Kentucky | $30 | $87 | 14 | 2,896 | -12.5% |
| West Virginia | $30 | $92 | 15 | 1,212 | -13.9% |
| Arkansas | $29 | $72 | 22 | 4,997 | -14.8% |
| Mississippi | $29 | $88 | 12 | 2,727 | -15.3% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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