CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Dequincy Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $168
Cash Discount Price: $177
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Dequincy Memorial Hospital is $168. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $177. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 West 4Th Street, Dequincy, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$177

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$168

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: $177 (98%)

Insurance Median: $168 (93%)

Cash: $177 (98% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $168 (93% 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
Aetna	$14 - $168	8%
Cigna	$14 - $253	8%
Humana	$91 - $185	50%
Allegiance Hospice	$106	58%
Ambetter / Centene	$106	58%
Blue Advantage	$106	58%
Mcr Lagniappe	$106	58%
Medicare (plans)	$106	58%
Mutual Of Omaha	$106	58%
Peoples Health	$106	58%
Pro Care Advantage	$106	58%
Tricare	$106	58%
UnitedHealthcare	$106 - $168	58%
Vaccn	$106	58%
Wellcare	$106	58%
Mc Vantage Health Plan	$152 - $164	84%
Gulf South Risk Service	$155	85%
Amerihealth Caritas La	$168	93%
Correct Care	$168	93%
Healthy Blue	$168	93%
Louisiana Health Connect	$168	93%
Medicaid / KanCare	$168 - $253	93%
Self Pay	$177	98%
Work Comp	$228	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$232 - $238	128%
Aarp Healthcare	$253	140%
Allegiance Home Health Sw	$253	140%
American Health Adv	$253	140%
Amfirst	$253	140%
Attorney	$253	140%
Bankers Life	$253	140%
Care Center Of Dequincy	$253	140%
Commerical	$253	140%
Harbor Hospice	$253	140%
High Hope Care Center	$253	140%
Medi-Share	$253	140%
Ppo Plus Lc	$253	140%
Rural Health Carriers	$253	140%
Tri Parish Rehab	$253	140%
United Teachers Assoc	$253	140%

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 $177.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 90834.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Dequincy Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 90834.
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.