CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Highland Hospital

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $189
Cash Discount Price: $262
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Highland Hospital is $189. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $262. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1411 East 31St Street, Oakland, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$262

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$189

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: $262 (144%)

Insurance Median: $189 (104%)

Cash: $262 (144% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $189 (104% 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
Kaiser Medi-Cal Managed Care [1026106]	$90	50%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$147 - $326	81%
Alameda Alliance Commercial Alternate [4801]	$173	95%
Alameda Alliance Mgd Mcal Alternate [2801]	$173	95%
Alameda Alliance Non-Verified [1002303]	$173	95%
Alameda Alliance [1002106]	$173	95%
Alameda Alliance [1002206]	$173	95%
Mc Alameda Alliance Capitation [1002103]	$173	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$189 - $251	104%
Aetna	$256 - $403	141%
Blue Shield [1006001]	$277 - $326	153%
Kaiser Commercial [1026001]	$340	187%
Cigna	$393	217%

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 $262.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 90834.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Highland Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 90834.
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.