Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 90834
- Insurance Median: $150
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.83x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare (plans) | $149 - $152 | 82% |
| Vc Hope | $149 | 82% |
| Va | $149 | 82% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $149 | 82% |
| Via Christi Research | $149 | 82% |
| Humana | $149 | 82% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $152 - $416 | 84% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $152 | 84% |
| Corizon | $186 | 103% |
| Smarthealth | $208 | 115% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $253 | 140% |
| Aetna | $256 | 141% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For CPT code 90834, a 45-minute psychotherapy session at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., the facility's negotiated rates range from $149 to $256 depending on the payer. The median negotiated rate across all payers is $150, which aligns closely with the statewide average of $150.00. While the facility's cash price is not listed in the data, patients with high-deductible plans should note that paying cash upfront can sometimes be more cost-effective than using insurance, as commercial negotiated rates often exceed cash prices due to administrative overhead. To secure the lowest possible rate, patients are encouraged to ask the hospital directly about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce bills by 20% to 50% if settled in full within 30 days.
This service is benchmarked against Medicare, which pays $181.34 for this procedure, indicating that the facility's negotiated rates are generally competitive relative to federal standards. The facility is located in Wichita, Kansas (ZIP 67214), and operates as a voluntary non-profit acute care hospital. Consumers should be aware that while the No Surprises Act protects patients from balance billing for out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, unexpected charges can still occur for ancillary services like emergency care or specific lab tests. If a patient receives an itemized bill, they should request a full, line-by-line audit to identify any errors, unbundled codes, or services not rendered, as over 80% of hospital bills contain inaccuracies that can be corrected through formal written disputes.