CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $204
Cash Discount Price: $111
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital is $204. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $111. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11234 Anderson Street Suite A, Loma Linda, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$111

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$204

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: $111 (61%)

Insurance Median: $204 (112%)

Cash: $111 (61% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $204 (112% 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	$49	27%
Lluh Dept Of Risk Management	$59	33%
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals	$94 - $204	52%
Epic Health Plan	$98 - $276	54%
UnitedHealthcare	$123	68%
Global Benefits Group	$148	82%
Temecula Valley Physicians Medical Group	$148	82%
Cigna	$157 - $182	87%
Networks By Design	$160	88%
Multiplan	$197 - $325	109%
Alpha Care Medical Group	$204 - $306	112%
Dignity Health	$204 - $306	112%
Inland Empire Health Plan (Iehp)	$204 - $973	112%
Upland Medical Group	$204	112%
Vantage Medical Group	$204 - $306	112%
Galaxy Health	$209	115%
Prime Health Services	$209 - $322	115%
Molina Healthcare Of Ca	$257 - $274	142%
Heritage Provider Network	$335	185%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,489	1373%
Aetna	$3,171	1749%

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 $111.
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 Children's 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.