CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: The Nebraska Methodist Hospital

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $181
Cash Discount Price: $137
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at The Nebraska Methodist Hospital is $181. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$181

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: $137 (76%)

Insurance Median: $181 (100%)

Cash: $137 (76% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $181 (100% 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
Medica	$75 - $250	41%
Medicare (plans)	$80 - $278	44%
Medica Choice	$88 - $278	49%
Aetna	$106 - $334	58%
Ne Furniture Mart	$106 - $334	58%
UnitedHealthcare	$106 - $645	58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$115 - $512	63%
Ambetter / Centene	$177 - $376	98%
Elite Choice	$177 - $376	98%
Midlands Choice	$177 - $293	98%
Humana	$179	99%
Wellmark	$190 - $210	105%

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 $137.
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 The Nebraska Methodist 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.