CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Allina Health Faribault Medical Center

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $155
Cash Discount Price: $115
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Allina Health Faribault Medical Center is $155. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $115. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 State Avenue, Faribault, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$115

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$155

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: $115 (63%)

Insurance Median: $155 (85%)

Cash: $115 (63% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $155 (85% 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
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H)	$41	23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$48 - $191	26%
Aetna	$91 - $174	50%
Medica Health System	$105 - $165	58%
Healthpartners	$139	77%
Health Partners	$151	83%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V)	$158	87%
Medicaid / KanCare	$169	93%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S)	$172	95%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S)	$172	95%
South Country Health Alliance	$174	96%
Medicare (plans)	$182 - $190	100%
Scha Msho (V)	$200	110%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U)	$205	113%

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 $115.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 90837.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Allina Health Faribault Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 90837.
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.