CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Glenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $231
Cash Discount Price: $175
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Glenn Medical Center is $231. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $175. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 W Sycamore St, Willows, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$175

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$231

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: $175 (97%)

Insurance Median: $231 (127%)

Cash: $175 (97% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $231 (127% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $962	24%
Medi-Cal	$90 - $96	50%
Humana	$95 - $469	52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$96 - $1,082	53%
Ca Health And Wellness - All Plans	$107	59%
Blue Shield Exch	$120 - $974	66%
Cigna	$126 - $1,022	69%
First Health - All Plans	$126 - $1,022	69%
Healthnet - All Plans	$126 - $1,022	69%
Beech Street - All Plans	$133 - $1,082	73%
Blue Shield Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$133 - $1,082	73%
Dept Of Corrections - All Plans	$133 - $1,082	73%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$133 - $1,082	73%
Interplan - All Plans	$133 - $1,082	73%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$133 - $1,082	73%
Pponext - All Plans	$133 - $1,082	73%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$133 - $1,082	73%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$138 - $1,118	76%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans	$141 - $1,142	78%
Networks By Design - All Plans	$141 - $1,142	78%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$141 - $1,142	78%

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 $175.
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 Glenn 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.