CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $193
Cash Discount Price: $357
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi is $193. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $357. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$357

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$193

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: $357 (197%)

Insurance Median: $193 (106%)

Cash: $357 (197% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $193 (106% 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
Medica Exchange Inspire	$117	65%
Medica Exchange Insure	$131	72%
Aetna	$132 - $402	73%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$135 - $196	74%
Molina	$135 - $164	74%
Amerivantage	$138 - $169	76%
Humana	$138	76%
UnitedHealthcare	$138 - $413	76%
Amerigroup	$155	85%
Iowa Total Care	$155	85%
Cigna	$193 - $333	106%
Health Partners Open Network	$193 - $208	106%
Wellmark Uph Self-Funded	$196	108%

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 $357.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 90837.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 90837.
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.