CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychiatric evaluation (first visit)

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Billing Code: 90791 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90791
  • Insurance Median: $156
  • Cash Discount Price: $315
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo is $156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $315. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 565 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$315

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$156

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: $315 (174%)
Insurance Median: $156 (86%)
Cash: $315 (174% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $156 (86% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $69 - $186 38%
UnitedHealthcare $102 - $169 56%
Medicaid / KanCare $108 - $169 60%
Crime Victims [100176] $108 - $152 60%
Amerigroup [350102] $108 - $152 60%
Vna Option Mltc [350110] $108 - $152 60%
Tuscarora Nation [550120] $108 - $152 60%
Independent Health Essential [100166] $108 - $152 60%
Excellus Rochester McD [350117] $108 - $152 60%
Mvp Healthcare [100168] $110 - $177 61%
Univera Healthcare [100169] $127 - $215 70%
Univera Healthcare Essential [100170] $127 - $146 70%
Medicare (plans) $129 - $184 71%
VA Veterans Affairs [700001] $131 - $169 72%
Beacon Essential [350122] $131 - $175 72%
UPMC Health Plan [100181] $136 - $262 75%
Cigna $146 - $245 81%
Champ VA [700002] $146 - $169 81%
Hospice [550001] $146 - $169 81%
Covid19 Hrsa [45013] $146 - $169 81%
Seneca Nation [450119] $146 - $169 81%
Fallon Health [450115] $146 - $169 81%
Tricare $146 - $169 81%
Catholic Health Life Pace [400005] $146 - $169 81%
Fidelis Essential [100163] $152 - $203 84%
Humana $153 - $169 84%
Wellcare Fidelis Dual [450451] $153 - $178 84%
Fidelis Dual Advantage [450120] $153 - $178 84%
Aetna $153 - $169 84%
Ghi [100153] $160 - $186 88%
Wellcare [450129] $160 - $186 88%
Independent Health [100165] $167 - $193 92%
Iha First Choice [800001] $167 - $193 92%
Magnacare [100142] $169 93%
Meritain [100063] $169 93%
Fidelis Exchange [100164] $175 - $203 97%
Beacon Health Options [100023] $175 97%
Federal Workers Compensation [500100] $230 127%
No Fault [114001] $230 127%
Molina Essential [100167] $242 - $341 133%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 565 Abbott Road, Buffalo, NY 14220
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals