CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: Kings County Hospital Center

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90791
  • Insurance Median: $259
  • Cash Discount Price: $183
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at Kings County Hospital Center is $259. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $183. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$183

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$259

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: $183 (101%)
Insurance Median: $259 (143%)
Cash: $183 (101% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $259 (143% 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.

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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
Healthfirst $79 - $583 44%
Affinity $138 - $583 76%
Carelon $140 - $407 77%
United Behavioral Health $143 - $285 79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $157 - $1,626 87%
Centerlight $157 - $769 87%
Elderplan $157 - $190 87%
Emblem $157 - $977 87%
Fidelis $157 - $583 87%
United $159 - $1,230 88%
Wellcare $159 - $170 88%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $163 - $198 90%
Hamaspik $165 91%
Aetna $166 - $1,171 92%
Oxford $184 - $923 101%
Vaccn $190 105%
Vnsny $190 - $264 105%
Oscar $196 - $285 108%
Metroplus $239 - $583 132%
Amidacare $259 143%
Senior Whole Health $259 143%
Carelon (Amida Care) $264 146%
Local 1199 $334 - $1,307 184%
Magnacare $374 - $1,154 206%
Cigna $1,154 - $1,500 636%
Multiplan $1,230 678%
Villagecare Max $1,307 721%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals