CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: UPMC Williamsport

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $121
Cash Discount Price: $106
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at UPMC Williamsport is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $106. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 High Street, Williamsport, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$106

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$121

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: $106 (58%)

Insurance Median: $121 (67%)

Cash: $106 (58% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $121 (67% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$34 - $164	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$70 - $155	39%
Aetna	$71 - $158	39%
Upmc Health Plan	$77 - $156	42%
Coventry/First Health	$88 - $118	49%
Pa Health & Wellness	$97 - $165	53%
Wirerope Works	$98	54%
Geisinger	$118	65%
Cigna	$121	67%
Multiplan	$137 - $231	76%
America'S Choice	$141	78%
Intergroup	$141	78%
Amerihealth Caritas	$158	87%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$158 - $224	87%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$165	91%
Upmc Work Partners	$209	115%

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 $106.
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 UPMC Williamsport 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.