CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: Glens Falls Hospital

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $162
Cash Discount Price: $249
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at Glens Falls Hospital is $162. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $249. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$249

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$162

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: $249 (137%)

Insurance Median: $162 (89%)

Cash: $249 (137% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $162 (89% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$51 - $152	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$80 - $295	44%
Cdphp	$96 - $548	53%
Emblem Health Ghi	$106 - $164	58%
Medicare (plans)	$106 - $164	58%
Tricare	$106 - $164	58%
UnitedHealthcare	$106 - $444	58%
Mvp	$113 - $511	62%
Cigna	$136 - $242	75%
Aetna	$141 - $295	78%
Fidelis	$141 - $548	78%
Blue Shield Highmark	$142 - $188	78%
Magnacare	$190 - $392	105%
Blue Shield	$213 - $378	117%
Empire Plan Nyship	$232 - $386	128%
Hamaspik	$295 - $339	163%
Nascentia Health Options	$295 - $339	163%
Emblem	$363 - $418	200%
Multiplan	$386 - $444	213%
Mvp Commercial	$391 - $522	216%

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 $249.
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 Glens Falls 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.