CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: St John's Riverside Hospital

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $220
Cash Discount Price: $550
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at St John's Riverside Hospital is $220. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $550. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 976 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$550

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$220

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: $550 (303%)

Insurance Median: $220 (121%)

Cash: $550 (303% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $220 (121% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$150 - $155	83%
Empire Hmo	$155	85%
Fidelis Essential Plans	$187	103%
Medicaid / KanCare	$187	103%
Fidelis Health Benefit Exchange	$209	115%
Aetna	$220 - $3,783	121%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$220	121%
Fidelis	$220	121%
Healthfirst	$220	121%
Hip Health Plan	$220	121%
Magnacare	$220	121%
Medicare (plans)	$220	121%
Mvp	$220	121%
Mvp Bhs	$220	121%
Oscar	$220 - $231	121%
Partners Health Plan	$220	121%
United Behavioral Health Of Ny Ipa	$220	121%
Village Caremax	$220	121%
Wellcare	$220	121%
Metroplus Gold	$231	127%
Mvp Individual Exchange.Student Health Plan	$776	428%
Mvp Commercial	$915	505%

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 $550.
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 St John's Riverside 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.