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Psychological Testing By Clinician, First Session

Pennsylvania rates for HCPCS 96136

A psychologist, physician, or other qualified clinician personally administers and scores standardized psychological or cognitive tests during this initial block of testing time. These tests measure things like memory, attention, mood, or intellectual functioning to help diagnose a condition or guide treatment planning. It covers the first portion of testing time; additional time is billed separately when the assessment takes longer.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $41 · 10th–90th $23$520%20%10th90th$41Professionalmedian $41 · 10th–90th $21$560%10%10th90th$41$20.0$50.0$100.0$200.0

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$52.48
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$21.38
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$56.23
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$30.90
Typical High
$44.67
AmeriHealth
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$47.86
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$79.43
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$37.15
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$37.15
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28.18
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$61.66
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$67.61
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$26.30
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$85.11
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$45.71
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$41.69
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$51.29
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$47.86
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$61.66
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$60.26
Optum
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$58.88
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$58.88
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$35.48
Median
$47.86
Typical High
$77.62
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$43.65
Typical High
$54.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$45.71
Typical High
$75.86