CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: Carolinas Rehabilitation

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $70
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at Carolinas Rehabilitation is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

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: $70 (39%)

Insurance Median: $105 (58%)

Cash: $70 (39% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $105 (58% 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
Ambetter / Centene	$43 - $214	24%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $307	26%
Amerihealth Caritas	$54 - $97	30%
Carolina Complete Health	$55 - $97	30%
Healthy Blue	$55 - $97	30%
Wellcare	$55 - $97	30%
UnitedHealthcare	$56 - $320	31%
Cigna	$60 - $268	33%
Employers Health Network	$62 - $245	34%
Aetna	$66 - $378	36%
Physician Reach Out	$70 - $175	39%
Medcost	$81 - $322	45%
Quik Trip	$90 - $263	50%
Choicecare	$109 - $246	60%
Healthgram	$111 - $267	61%
Private Health Care Systems	$114 - $287	63%
First Health	$118 - $298	65%
Beechstreet	$128 - $316	71%
Multiplan	$128 - $280	71%
Humana	$144 - $164	79%

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 $70.
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 Carolinas Rehabilitation 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.