Psychological testing, 1st hour cost in Phoenix, AZ
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, 1 hospital lists a cash price for psychological testing evaluation by a psychologist or physician, first hour: from $264.97 to $264.97, with a median of $264.97. Across Arizona, the median is $279.78 at 4 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 96130, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 28, 2026 and Jun 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valleywise Health Medical Center Phoenix, AZ · (602) 344-5011 HC PSYCHOLOGICAL TST EVAL SVC PHYS/QHP FIRST HOUR | $264.97 | $490.00 | $173.95–$392.00 | 46% | Jun 28, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $264.97, median $264.97, highest $264.97.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.