CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: Sky Ridge Medical Center

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $1,861
Cash Discount Price: $4,687
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at Sky Ridge Medical Center is $1,861. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,687. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 10.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10101 Ridgegate Pkwy, Lone Tree, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,687

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,861

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: $4,687 (2585%)

Insurance Median: $1,861 (1026%)

Cash: $4,687 (2585% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,861 (1026% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1026% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 926%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$245	135%
Multiplan	$256 - $4,218	141%
Vail Health	$712	393%
Kaiser	$937 - $1,664	517%
United	$970 - $2,109	535%
Cigna	$1,097 - $3,000	605%
Bright Health	$1,406	775%
Aetna	$1,528 - $2,475	843%
Western Plains Community Health	$3,047	1680%
Northcare	$3,281	1809%
Physician Health Partners	$3,281	1809%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,468	1912%
Medical Development International	$3,750	2068%
Prime Health	$4,218	2326%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $4,687.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 90791.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sky Ridge Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 90791.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.