Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 90837
- 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
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Vc Hope | $149 | 82% |
| Humana | $149 | 82% |
| Medicare (plans) | $149 - $152 | 82% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $149 | 82% |
| Via Christi Research | $149 | 82% |
| Va | $149 | 82% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $152 | 84% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $152 - $416 | 84% |
| Corizon | $186 | 103% |
| Smarthealth | $208 | 115% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $253 | 140% |
| Aetna | $384 | 212% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., the negotiated rates range from $149 to $416 depending on the insurance carrier, with a median negotiated amount of $150.00. This facility is located in Wichita, Kansas, and its pricing reflects the specific contracts held by 12 payers, including Medicare, Medicaid/KanCare, and major commercial plans like UnitedHealthcare and Aetna. While the data does not provide a specific county or state average for this procedure, the facility's negotiated rates are anchored by the Medicare benchmark of $181.34, which serves as the federal baseline for cost evaluation. Patients should note that while commercial negotiated rates often exceed the Medicare rate due to administrative overhead and contract dynamics, the actual amount a patient pays depends heavily on their specific plan's deductible and copay structure.
Patients with high-deductible plans may find that paying cash directly is more cost-effective than using insurance, as the facility's cash price could be lower than the insurer's negotiated allowed amount. It is important to verify if the hospital offers "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the bill by 20% to 50% if settled upfront, bypassing the administrative costs associated with insurance claims. If a patient receives a bill that includes charges for services not rendered or unbundled components, they should request a formal itemized audit to identify errors, as over 80% of hospital bills contain discrepancies. Furthermore, under the No Surprises Act, patients are protected from balance billing for out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, so any unexpected charges should be disputed with the