CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: Sheridan Memorial Hosptial

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $203
Cash Discount Price: $299
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at Sheridan Memorial Hosptial is $203. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $299. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 440 W Laurel Ave, Plentywood, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$299

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$203

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: $299 (165%)

Insurance Median: $203 (112%)

Cash: $299 (165% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $203 (112% 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.

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
Interwest Ppo - All Other Plans	$54	30%
Interwest Trad	$56	31%
Pacific Source - All Plans	$202	111%
Montana Health Cooperative - All Plans	$205	113%
First Choice Health Network - All Plans	$299	165%
Three Rivers Network - All Plans	$316	174%

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 $299.
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 Sheridan Memorial Hosptial 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.