Psychological Testing by a Psychologist

Virginia rates for HCPCS 96101

This covers standardized psychological testing, such as personality or emotional functioning assessments, administered directly by a psychologist or physician. The clinician gives the test face-to-face, then scores it, interprets the results, and prepares a written report. This differs from cognitive or memory-focused testing in that it typically evaluates personality, emotional, or behavioral patterns.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Psychological Testing by a Psychologist cost?

$135

Typical physician fee. In Virginia, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $135 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $97.72 to $141.

Few insurers publish rates for this combination, so treat this figure as a rough guide.

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 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $135 · 10th to 90th $79 to $145

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	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Anthem BCBS Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $77.62 Median $79.43 Typical High $97.72	Professional	None	$77.62	$79.43	$97.72
Cigna Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $131.83 Median $138.04 Typical High $169.82	Professional	None	$131.83	$138.04	$169.82
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $85.11 Median $138.04 Typical High $144.54	Professional	None	$85.11	$138.04	$144.54

Where Virginia sits

The same service costs 13.8 times more in Oklahoma 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.

Virginia· 24th of 43

$135

OK $417UT $30.20

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.