Psychiatric evaluation cost in Lexington, KY — inpatient
In Lexington-Fayette, KY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for mental health diagnostic evaluation (intake), without medical services as an inpatient: from $130.00 to $130.00, with a median of $130.00. Across Kentucky, the median is $831.49 at 13 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 90791, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital Lexington, KY · (859) 257-2278 Hc Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation | $130.00 | $325.00 | — | 60% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $130.00, median $130.00, highest $130.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $480.75 — 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.