CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Ouachita County Medical Center

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $138
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Ouachita County Medical Center is $138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 638 California Avenue, Camden, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$138

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%)

Insurance Median: $138 (76%)

Ins. Median: $138 (76% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Self Pay	$75 - $138	41%
UnitedHealthcare	$75 - $138	41%
Municipal Health Benefit	$90 - $166	50%
Cigna	$98 - $181	54%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$105 - $249	58%
Aetna	$112 - $207	62%
Arkansas Firstsource	$135 - $249	74%
Blue Advantage	$135 - $249	74%
Blue Card	$135 - $249	74%
Health Advantage	$135 - $249	74%
Amco	$150 - $276	83%
Mutual Of Omaha	$150 - $276	83%
Qualchoice Exchange	$150 - $276	83%
Qualchoice Of Arkansas	$150 - $276	83%
Usable Life Group Health	$150 - $276	83%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 90837.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ouachita County Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 90837.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.