Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)
Facility: Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Humana | $149 | 82% |
| Medicare (plans) | $149 - $152 | 82% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $149 | 82% |
| Vc Hope | $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 | $256 | 141% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For CPT code 90834, representing a 45-minute psychotherapy session, the negotiated rates at Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc. range from $149 to $416 depending on the payer. The facility's median negotiated rate is $150, which aligns closely with the state average of $150.00. While some payers like UnitedHealthcare have a higher range extending up to $416, most major commercial plans, including Humana, Saint Lukes Health Systems, and Va, fall within the $149 to $152 bracket. Patients with high-deductible plans should note that cash-pay options can sometimes be more cost-effective than insurance negotiated rates if the insurance allowed amount exceeds the cash price, though specific cash rates are not listed for this service.
To minimize unexpected costs, patients should proactively request "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront payment incentives can significantly reduce the final bill by bypassing administrative claim processing fees. It is important to avoid balance billing by ensuring the facility is in-network for your plan, as the No Surprises Act protects against surprise bills for out-of-network providers at in-network facilities. Additionally, since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, patients should always request a detailed, itemized statement rather than accepting a summary bill, and verify that all charges correspond to services actually rendered.