CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90837
  • Insurance Median: $177
  • Cash Discount Price: $93
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Dch Regional Medical Center is $177. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $93. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$93

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$177

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: $93 (51%)
Insurance Median: $177 (98%)
Cash: $93 (51% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $177 (98% 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
Choicecare $74 41%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health $93 51%
Aetna $102 - $181 56%
Cigna $102 56%
Healthnet $102 56%
Humana $111 - $177 61%
Viva $111 - $177 61%
Workers Comp $158 87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $177 98%
Medicare (plans) $177 98%
Simpra $177 98%
UnitedHealthcare $177 - $186 98%
Healthspring $186 103%
Seven Corners $301 166%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals