CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: St Lukes Hospital

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $107
Cash Discount Price: $145
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at St Lukes Hospital is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $145. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 915 East 1St Street, Duluth, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$145

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$107

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: $145 (80%)

Insurance Median: $107 (59%)

Cash: $145 (80% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $107 (59% 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	$66 - $368	36%
Healthpartners	$68 - $187	37%
Tricare	$68	37%
UnitedHealthcare	$68 - $118	37%
Medica	$69 - $110	38%
Security Health Plan Of Wisconsin, Inc.	$69 - $1,473	38%
Ucare	$69 - $83	38%
Humana	$94 - $193	52%
Aetna	$189	104%
America'S Ppo	$311	172%
Group Health Cooperative Of Eau Claire	$313	173%

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 $145.
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 St Lukes 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.