CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: Duke University Hospital

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $170
Cash Discount Price: $300
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at Duke University Hospital is $170. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $300. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$300

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$170

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: $300 (165%)

Insurance Median: $170 (94%)

Cash: $300 (165% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $170 (94% 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
Alliance Health	$84 - $96	46%
Partners	$84 - $96	46%
Trillium	$84 - $96	46%
UnitedHealthcare	$88 - $522	49%
Amerihealth	$96	53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$96 - $349	53%
Carolina Complete Health	$96	53%
Piedmont Health	$136	75%
Troy Health	$136 - $156	75%
Voans	$136 - $156	75%
Liberty	$139 - $160	77%
Cigna	$160 - $451	88%
Aetna	$162 - $360	89%
Sentara	$207 - $253	114%
Humana	$283 - $510	156%

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 $300.
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 Duke University 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.