Price Checker / CPT 96133
How much does Nrpsyc Tst Evaluation Phys/qhp Ea cost?
CPT 96133 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about above the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$270–$320
What this should cost
With insurance
~$620
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$400
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $526 is $226 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Nrpsyc Tst Evaluation Phys/qhp Ea
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute Baltimore, MD | $1,234 | — | 1161% |
| Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center Los Angeles, CA | $532 | — | 443% |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $228 | $182 | 133% |
| WellSpan Philhaven Lebanon, PA | $110 | — | 10% |
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About Nrpsyc Tst Evaluation Phys/qhp Ea
CPT code 96133 refers to nrpsyc tst evaluation phys/qhp ea (billing description: "Nrpsyc tst eval phys/qhp ea"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $70 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $98 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.