CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: Massachusetts General Hospital

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $367
Cash Discount Price: $426
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at Massachusetts General Hospital is $367. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $426. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 2.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$426

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$367

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: $426 (235%)

Insurance Median: $367 (202%)

Cash: $426 (235% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $367 (202% 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 202% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 102%). 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

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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
Harvard Pilgrim [120001]	$252 - $331	139%
Harvard Pilgrim Alternate [120002]	$278 - $346	153%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$329 - $381	181%
Aetna	$352 - $507	194%
Phcs Multiplan [1022]	$389 - $485	215%
Tricare	$480 - $598	265%

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 $426.
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 Massachusetts General Hospital 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.