CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: Methodist Southlake Medical Center

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $236
Cash Discount Price: $197
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at Methodist Southlake Medical Center is $236. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $197. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 421 E State Highway 114, Southlake, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$197

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$236

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: $197 (109%)

Insurance Median: $236 (130%)

Cash: $197 (109% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $236 (130% 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	$110 - $372	61%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$122 - $236	67%
Aetna	$213 - $256	117%
Scott & White Health Plan Trs [3062]	$221	122%
Web Tpa [3049]	$225 - $256	124%
Bind Benefits Inc [1004]	$372	205%
Definity Health [3006]	$372	205%
Freedom Life Insurance Company [2029]	$372	205%
Geha Federal [3066]	$372	205%
Tml Intergovernmental Employee Benefits [3050]	$372	205%
Medicaid / KanCare	$408 - $495	225%

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 $197.
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 Methodist Southlake 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.