Psychiatric evaluation cost in Athens, OH — inpatient
In Athens, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for mental health diagnostic evaluation (intake), without medical services as an inpatient: from $193.70 to $193.70, with a median of $193.70. Across Ohio, the median is $313.30 at 66 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 90791, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OhioHealth O'bleness Hospital Athens, OH · (740) 593-5551 Hc Psych Diagnostic Eval | $193.70 | $298.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $193.70, median $193.70, highest $193.70.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $193.70 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This is a diagnostic evaluation by a mental health clinician, usually the first visit before therapy starts. It covers history, current symptoms, a mental status exam and a treatment plan, without medical services such as prescribing.
What the price covers
The price covers the evaluation visit. Psychological testing, follow-up therapy sessions and any facility fee at a hospital-based clinic are billed separately.