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Brain Function Testing During Imaging

North Carolina rates for HCPCS 96020

During a specialized brain scan, a clinician has the patient perform specific tasks, such as recognizing words, moving a hand, or remembering items, while the scanner records which parts of the brain become active. The results are reviewed and reported to show which regions control abilities like language, movement, or memory. This is commonly done before brain surgery, such as for a tumor or epilepsy, to help the surgical team avoid critical areas.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Brain Function Testing During Imaging cost?

$229

Typical negotiated rate. In North Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $229 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $162 to $417.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $240 · 10th to 90th $240 to $240Professionalmedian $229 · 10th to 90th $148 to $550
$200$500facility $240professional $229

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$239.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$239.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$165.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$117.49
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$549.54
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$467.74
BCBS North Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$363.08
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$954.99
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$371.54
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$229.09
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$257.04
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$42.66
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$213.80
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$354.81
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None (both parts)
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$660.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
26 · Professional part
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$389.05
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
TC · Technical part
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$263.03

Where North Carolina sits

The same service costs 4.2 times more in Alaska than in Utah. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

North Carolina· 46th of 51

$229

AK $617UT $148

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.