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Psychiatric Evaluation

Cost of a Psychiatric Evaluation Visit:
$148-$367

Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC

How much does a psychiatric evaluation visit cost? The national median negotiated rate for CPT 90792 is $193, with rates ranging from $148 to $367 across 3,591 providers.

National Median

$193

Low End (P5)

$148

High End (P95)

$367

Providers

3,591

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Psychiatric Evaluation Visit Costs by State

Click any state to see detailed psychiatric evaluation visit pricing. Colors represent the median negotiated rate for CPT 90792.

Median Visit Cost

$148
$367

Psychiatric Evaluation Visit Cost by State: All 50 States Ranked

States ranked from lowest to highest median psychiatric evaluation visit rate for CPT 90792 (Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services).

RankStateAverage↓
1California
Range: $81 – $267
$267
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a psychiatric evaluation cost without insurance?

The average negotiated rate for a psychiatric evaluation (CPT 90792) is $217 nationally. Rates typically range from $148 to $366 depending on your state and provider. Without insurance, you may pay the provider's full charge rate, which can be 2-3x higher than negotiated rates.

How much does a psychiatric evaluation cost with insurance?

With insurance, your out-of-pocket cost for a psychiatric evaluation depends on your plan's copay, coinsurance, and whether you've met your deductible. The average insurer-negotiated rate is $217. Most plans charge a specialist copay of $30-$75, or you may owe a percentage (typically 20-30%) after your deductible is met.

Why do psychiatric evaluation costs vary by state?

Healthcare costs vary significantly by state due to differences in cost of living, provider supply and demand, state regulations, and negotiated rates between insurers and providers. Urban areas and states with higher costs of living (like New York and California) tend to have higher rates.

What does CPT code 90792 cover?

CPT 90792 is the billing code for: Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services. This is one of the standard codes used when billing for this procedure.

What factors affect the cost of a psychiatric evaluation?

Several factors influence the cost: (1) Your geographic location — rates vary 2-3x between states, (2) Whether you have insurance and which plan, (3) Whether the provider is in-network, (4) The complexity of your case, (5) The facility where the procedure is performed.

Get Your Personalized Cost Estimate

These are the negotiated rates providers across the US are contracted to accept. Your personal share depends on your deductible and coinsurance. Call your insurer's member line with CPT code 90792 to get your exact estimate or talk to our AI to get your answers.

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Written by Jayant Panwar | Last reviewed: Q1 2026

Rates sourced from Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (Q1 2026). Negotiated rates are contracted prices between insurers and individual providers and do not represent guaranteed patient out-of-pocket costs. Actual costs depend on insurance plan terms, deductible status, coinsurance rate, and specific services received.