CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $172
Cash Discount Price: $186
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center is $172. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $186. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 S Byron, Chamberlain, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$186

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$172

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: $186 (103%)

Insurance Median: $172 (95%)

Cash: $186 (103% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $172 (95% 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
Sanford Health Plan Align	$79	44%
Ucare	$85 - $204	47%
Wellmark Sd	$85 - $202	47%
Aetna	$86 - $202	47%
Health Partners	$86 - $174	47%
Medicare (plans)	$86	47%
UnitedHealthcare	$86 - $194	47%
Primewest	$88	49%
Sanford Health Plan	$127 - $171	70%
Security Health Plan	$128	71%
Medica	$191 - $205	105%
First Choice Health Network	$209	115%
Healthez	$209	115%
Multiplan	$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 $186.
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 Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center 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.