CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Boston Medical Center-Brighton

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $308
Cash Discount Price: $185
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Boston Medical Center-Brighton is $308. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $185. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 736 Cambridge Street, Nevins Building, Brighton, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$185

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$308

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: $185 (102%)

Insurance Median: $308 (170%)

Cash: $185 (102% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $308 (170% 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
Cigna	$40	22%
Tufts [8002]	$40	22%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care [8001]	$144	79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$212 - $252	117%
Aetna	$300	165%
Meritain Health [1023]	$300	165%
Unicare [8004]	$308	170%
Wellpoint [2034]	$308	170%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Commercial [8009]	$311	172%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan Prime [7003]	$311	172%
Hsn Bad Debt [4003]	$475	262%
Hsn Confidential [4007]	$475	262%
Hsn Dental [4006]	$475	262%
Hsn Partial [4002]	$475	262%
Hsn [4001]	$475	262%

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 $185.
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 Boston Medical Center-Brighton 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.