Psychological testing, 1st hour cost in Orangeburg, SC — inpatient
In Orangeburg, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for psychological testing evaluation by a psychologist or physician, first hour as an inpatient: from $162.00 to $162.00, with a median of $162.00. Across South Carolina, the median is $162.00 at 3 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 96130, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University Hospital Authority Orangeburg, SC HB PSYCH TESTING EVAL; 1ST HOUR | $162.00 | $324.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $162.00, median $162.00, highest $162.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $162.00 — 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.