CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $145
Cash Discount Price: $620
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is $145. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $620. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1313 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$620

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$145

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: $620 (342%)

Insurance Median: $145 (80%)

Cash: $620 (342% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $145 (80% 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
Superior Health Plan	$37	20%
Humana	$76	42%
Community Health Choice Mcd	$81	45%
Cigna	$92 - $118	51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$101 - $217	56%
United	$104 - $279	57%
Oscar	$121	67%
Healthcare Highways	$158	87%
Aetna	$164 - $268	90%
Evry Health	$169	93%
Christus (Usfhp)	$248	137%
Curative Administrators	$248	137%
Coventry National First Health	$330	182%

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 $620.
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 HCA Houston Healthcare 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.