CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: Hospital for Special Surgery

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $190
Cash Discount Price: $250
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at Hospital for Special Surgery is $190. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $250. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 535 East 70Th Street, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$250

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$190

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: $250 (138%)

Insurance Median: $190 (105%)

Cash: $250 (138% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $190 (105% 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
Fidelis	$110 - $170	61%
Metro Plus	$129 - $190	71%
Emblem	$147 - $331	81%
UnitedHealthcare	$147 - $377	81%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$268 - $316	148%
Aetna	$281 - $368	155%
Horizon	$316	174%
Cigna	$326 - $384	180%
Nyship	$406 - $477	224%

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 $250.
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 Hospital for Special Surgery 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.