CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: Unitypoint Health - Meriter

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $227
Cash Discount Price: $478
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at Unitypoint Health - Meriter is $227. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $478. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 202 S Park St, Madison, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$478

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$227

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: $478 (264%)

Insurance Median: $227 (125%)

Cash: $478 (264% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $227 (125% 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
Aspirus	$67 - $439	37%
Cigna	$82 - $220	45%
Security Health Plan	$88 - $227	49%
Mercy Care	$103 - $257	57%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$140 - $696	77%
Illinicare	$140 - $155	77%
Prevea 360	$140 - $623	77%
UnitedHealthcare	$140 - $302	77%
Humana	$147 - $155	81%
Meridiancare	$147 - $155	81%
Health Partners Open Network	$197 - $267	109%
Quartz	$228	126%
Medical Associates Health Plan	$263 - $601	145%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$418 - $422	231%

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 $478.
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 Unitypoint Health - Meriter 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.