CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: Columbus Community Hospital

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90791
Insurance Median: $108
Cash Discount Price: $37
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at Columbus Community Hospital is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Park Ave, Columbus, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$108

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: $37 (20%)

Insurance Median: $108 (60%)

Cash: $37 (20% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $108 (60% 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
Icare	$20 - $433	11%
Cigna	$41	23%
Quartz	$45 - $433	25%
Health Payment Systems	$51	28%
Security Health Plan	$51 - $433	28%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$52 - $433	29%
Trilogy	$56	31%
UnitedHealthcare	$56 - $433	31%
Wps	$57	31%
Dean Health Plan	$59 - $433	33%
Healtheos	$59 - $63	33%
First Health	$60	33%
Humana	$61	34%
Alliance	$152	84%
My Choice Wisconsin	$181 - $433	100%

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 $37.
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 Columbus Community Hospital 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.