Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by single standardized instrument via electronic platform with automated result
Medicare pricing data for 207 providers across 22 states
This procedure has a 45.7x markup — hospitals charge $102.39 but Medicare allows only $2.24. Uninsured patients may face bills 45.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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 single standardized instrument via electronic platform with automated result (HCPCS code 96146) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $2.24, but hospitals typically charge $102.39 — a 45.7x 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 $2.24, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.45. 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 45.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $1.55 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $3 | $14 | 3 | 11 | +14.3% |
| Illinois | $3 | $52 | 7 | 91 | +11.6% |
| New York | $2 | $63 | 11 | 68 | +7.6% |
| California | $2 | $134 | 41 | 3,008 | +7.6% |
| Missouri | $2 | $37 | 6 | 95 | +6.7% |
| Rhode Island | $2 | $34 | 3 | 14 | +6.7% |
| Indiana | $2 | $65 | 12 | 357 | +6.2% |
| Florida | $2 | $36 | 14 | 142 | +2.7% |
| Georgia | $2 | $438 | 5 | 138 | +2.7% |
| Texas | $2 | $30 | 14 | 77 | +0.9% |
| Connecticut | $2 | $199 | 5 | 281 | +0.9% |
| Michigan | $2 | $39 | 5 | 42 | -1.3% |
| Minnesota | $2 | $26 | 4 | 17 | -3.1% |
| Ohio | $2 | $154 | 6 | 99 | -3.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $2 | $77 | 8 | 28 | -3.6% |
| Kentucky | $2 | $50 | 1 | 217 | -9.4% |
| Virginia | $2 | $7 | 9 | 110 | -9.4% |
| Nevada | $2 | $5 | 7 | 619 | -11.2% |
| Tennessee | $2 | $20 | 6 | 69 | -13.8% |
| Nebraska | $2 | $106 | 7 | 628 | -14.3% |
| North Carolina | $2 | $68 | 5 | 23 | -17.0% |
| Alabama | $2 | $5 | 4 | 404 | -17.0% |
⚠️ 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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