CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $256
Cash Discount Price: $202
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Loma Linda University Medical Center is $256. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $202. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11234 Anderson St, Loma Linda, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$202

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$256

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: $202 (111%)

Insurance Median: $256 (141%)

Cash: $202 (111% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $256 (141% 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
Adventist Health	$52 - $204	29%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$97	53%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$100 - $342	55%
Blue Shield Of California	$105 - $674	58%
Epic Health Plan	$105 - $276	58%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$116 - $204	64%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$127 - $301	70%
UnitedHealthcare	$131 - $256	72%
Global Benefits Group	$157 - $307	87%
Temecula Valley Physicians Medical Group	$157 - $307	87%
Trivalley Medical Group	$157 - $307	87%
Aetna	$159 - $311	88%
Cigna	$168 - $379	93%
Networks By Design	$170 - $333	94%
Multiplan	$196 - $384	108%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$204 - $306	112%
Dignity Health	$204 - $306	112%
Upland Medical Group	$204	112%
Vantage Medical Group	$204 - $306	112%
Central Health Plan	$210 - $410	116%
Prime Health Services	$216 - $435	119%
Galaxy Health	$223 - $435	123%
Riverside University Health System	$225	124%
Health Management Network	$236 - $461	130%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$274	151%
Heritage Provider Network	$335	185%
Health Net	$610 - $800	336%

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 $202.
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 Loma Linda University Medical Center 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.