CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $432
Cash Discount Price: $91
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at NYU Langone Hospitals is $432. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $91. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 2.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 550 First Avenue, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$91

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$432

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: $91 (50%)

Insurance Median: $432 (238%)

Cash: $91 (50% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $432 (238% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 238% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 138%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Fidelis	$141 - $651	78%
Healthfirst	$141 - $651	78%
Healthplus	$141 - $651	78%
Amida	$157	87%
1199	$165	91%
Ghi	$190 - $576	105%
Hip	$190 - $526	105%
Medicare (plans)	$190	105%
Wellcare	$190	105%
Centerlight	$194	107%
Medicaid / KanCare	$245 - $289	135%
Metroplus	$245 - $651	135%
UnitedHealthcare	$245 - $1,082	135%
Somos	$257 - $390	142%
Hamaspik	$285	157%
Magnacare	$360	199%
Aetna	$432 - $720	238%
Cigna	$432	238%
Multiplan	$562	310%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$928 - $1,160	512%
Oxford	$963 - $1,101	531%

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 $91.
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 NYU Langone Hospitals 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.