CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $153
Cash Discount Price: $149
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center is $153. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $149. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 23500 Us Highway 160, Walsenburg, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$149

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$153

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: $149 (82%)

Insurance Median: $153 (84%)

Cash: $149 (82% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $153 (84% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$81 - $148	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$81 - $153	45%
Apostrophe - All Plans	$148	82%
Cigna	$148	82%
Friday Hp Chp - All Plans	$148	82%
Kaiser Ppo - All Other Plans	$148	82%
Prov Ntwrk Of America - All Plans	$148	82%
Cofinity - All Plans	$152	84%
Connect For Health - All Plans	$153	84%
Rmhp - All Plans	$153	84%
Multiplan Phcs - All Plans	$157	87%
Kaiser Ppo Mcr	$165	91%
Beacon Health Op Only-All Plans	$211	116%
Humana	$300	165%
Medicare (plans)	$300	165%
Devoted Health Mcr - All Plans	$315	174%

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 $149.
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 Spanish Peaks Regional Health 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.