CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Hartford Hospital

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $81
Cash Discount Price: $285
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Hartford Hospital is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $285. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$285

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$81

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: $285 (157%)

Insurance Median: $81 (45%)

Cash: $285 (157% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $81 (45% 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	$73 - $264	40%
Health New England	$73	40%
Tufts	$73	40%
United	$73 - $219	40%
Aetna	$74 - $117	41%
Wellcare	$74	41%
Cigna	$80 - $231	44%
Oxford	$188	104%
Connecticare	$212 - $231	117%

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 $285.
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 Hartford 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.