CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: El Centro Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90791
  • Insurance Median: $236
  • Cash Discount Price: $228
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at El Centro Regional Medical Center is $236. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $228. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$228

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$236

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$181.34

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $181.34 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $228 (126%)
Insurance Median: $236 (130%)
Cash: $228 (126% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $236 (130% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $181.34 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna $143 79%
UnitedHealthcare $163 - $228 90%
Pacificare-All Plans $202 111%
Blue Shield-All Plans $207 114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $215 - $228 119%
Mulitplan Primary - All Other Plans $221 122%
Brand New Day Comm - All Other Plans $228 126%
Brand New Day Mcr $228 126%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $228 126%
Molina Mcr Adv $228 126%
Scp Managed Care - All Plans $228 126%
Tricare $228 126%
Cigna $244 135%
Easy Choice Mcr Adv-All Plans $251 138%
Multiplan Comp $260 143%
Trident - All Plans $276 152%
Healthnet Hmo $285 157%
Healthnet Comm-All Other Plans $292 161%
Cdcr Correctional-All Plans $296 163%
Humana $302 167%
Ahccs/Medi-Cal Misc - All Plans $325 179%
Brand New Day Mcal $325 179%
Medi-Cal $325 179%
Molina Exchange - All Other Plans $325 179%
Ambetter / Centene $335 185%
Molina Mcal $358 197%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1415 Ross Avenue, El Centro, CA 92243
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals