CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Bayou Bend Health System

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $147
Cash Discount Price: $147
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Bayou Bend Health System is $147. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$147

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: $147 (81%)

Insurance Median: $147 (81%)

Cash: $147 (81% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $147 (81% 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
Tricare	$94	52%
UnitedHealthcare	$99 - $147	55%
Aetna	$105 - $143	58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$105 - $201	58%
Dignity Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$105	58%
Humana	$105 - $136	58%
Sterling Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$105	58%
Verity Healthnet Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only	$105	58%
Wellcare Mcr Allwell Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$105	58%
Ambetter / Centene	$121	67%
Cigna	$147	81%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcaid Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$148	82%
La Health Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$148	82%
Verity Healthnet Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$148	82%
Diocese Of Lafaytte Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$158	87%
Gilsbar 360 Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$158	87%
Verity Healthnet Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$158	87%
Ccn/First Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$168	93%
Integrated Hp Multiplan Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$168	93%
Ppo Plus / Zelis Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$168	93%
Geha Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$178	98%
Usa Mco Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$178	98%
Galaxy Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$189	104%

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 $147.
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 Bayou Bend Health System 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.