CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90791
  • Insurance Median: $319
  • Cash Discount Price: $460
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is $319. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $460. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$460

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$319

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: $460 (254%)
Insurance Median: $319 (176%)
Cash: $460 (254% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $319 (176% 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 $29 - $1,911 16%
Cigna $35 - $1,911 19%
Curaechoice [6100] $35 - $447 19%
Imagine Health [6032] $40 - $516 22%
Humana $60 - $956 33%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $67 - $1,911 37%
Healthlink [125] $74 - $1,911 41%
Global Medical Management Inc [6090] $86 - $1,108 47%
UnitedHealthcare $87 - $1,911 48%
Health'S Finest Network [126] $97 - $416 53%
Medpartners [6038] $104 - $1,338 57%
Multiplan/Phcs [142] $119 - $1,911 66%
First Health Plan [6034] $149 - $1,911 82%
Galaxy Health Network [220] $149 - $1,911 82%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals