Psychological testing, 1st hour cost in Asheville, NC — inpatient
In Asheville, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for psychological testing evaluation by a psychologist or physician, first hour as an inpatient: from $800.00 to $800.00, with a median of $800.00. Across North Carolina, the median is $76.40 at 18 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 96130, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Hendersonville Hendersonville, NC · (828) 684-8501 HC PSYCH TEST EVAL BY PHYS 1ST HR | $800.00 | $800.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $800.00, median $800.00, highest $800.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $800.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This code covers the first hour of a psychologist's or physician's work on psychological testing: choosing tests, interpreting results, writing the report and reviewing the findings with the patient. It is often part of an ADHD, learning or mood evaluation.
What the price covers
The price covers the first hour of evaluation work. Each additional hour is billed with an add-on code (96131), and giving and scoring the tests is billed under separate codes.