CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $171
Cash Discount Price: $242
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital is $171. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $242. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1100 E Michigan Ave, Grayling, MI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$242

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$171

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: $242 (133%)

Insurance Median: $171 (94%)

Cash: $242 (133% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $171 (94% 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
Mclaren Health Plan	$60 - $177	33%
Meridian	$60 - $92	33%
Molina	$60 - $191	33%
Priority Health	$60 - $227	33%
UnitedHealthcare	$60 - $177	33%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$61 - $127	34%
Aetna	$91 - $216	50%
Atrium King Centre Skilled Nursing Services	$91 - $177	50%
Blue Care Network	$91 - $177	50%
Hap (Health Alliance Plan)	$91 - $228	50%
Humana	$91 - $177	50%
Medicare (plans)	$91 - $177	50%
Northern Michigan Mennonite Group	$91 - $177	50%
Promedica	$91 - $177	50%
Wellcare (Meridian)	$91 - $177	50%
Wellspring Lutheran Services Skilling Nursing Services	$91 - $177	50%
Michigan Amish Medical Board	$105 - $177	58%
Cofinity	$111 - $222	61%
Cigna	$117 - $227	65%
Provider Network Of America Group Health	$128 - $242	71%
Asr/Physicians Care	$137 - $228	76%
Nomi Health	$146 - $228	81%
Employee Benefits Logistics	$155 - $301	85%
Hospice Of Michigan	$171	94%
Munson Hospice	$200 - $852	110%
Medical Cost Savings Solution	$228	126%
The Robbins Group And Regency Employee Benefits	$228	126%
Wds Enterprise Group Planning	$228	126%
First Health/Coventry Network	$242	133%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$242	133%

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 $242.
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 Munson Healthcare Grayling 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.