CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $133
Cash Discount Price: $109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics is $133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2390 West Congress, Lafayette, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$133

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: $109 (60%)

Insurance Median: $133 (73%)

Cash: $109 (60% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $133 (73% 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	$22 - $293	12%
Aetna	$82 - $196	45%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$82	45%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$82	45%
Humana	$82	45%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$82	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$82 - $146	45%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$100	55%
Tricare	$131 - $146	72%
Zelis	$132 - $371	73%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$133 - $146	73%
Medicare (plans)	$133 - $146	73%
Ochsner Health Plan	$133 - $146	73%
Wellcare Of Louisiana	$133 - $153	73%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$137 - $150	76%
Cigna	$151	83%

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 $109.
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 Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics 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.