CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Astera Health

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $250
Cash Discount Price: $233
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Astera Health is $250. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $233. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 421 11Th Street Nw, Wadena, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$233

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$250

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: $233 (128%)

Insurance Median: $250 (138%)

Cash: $233 (128% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $250 (138% 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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Billing Status

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Sanford Health Plan [10120]	$35 - $280	19%
Blue Plus Pmap [40002]	$64 - $5,128	35%
Ucare Pmap [30006]	$120 - $1,691	66%
Medica Pmap [10057]	$123 - $3,448	68%
Primewest Pmap [30003]	$123 - $3,448	68%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$132 - $5,128	73%
Health Partners [10045]	$132 - $5,128	73%
Medica Nonpmap [10056]	$132 - $25,629	73%
Primewest Non Pmap [30004]	$132 - $5,128	73%
Ucare Non Pmap [30007]	$138 - $5,385	76%
Health Partners Pmap [10046]	$165	91%
Ucare Commercial [10705]	$228 - $245	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$244 - $254	135%
Multiplan	$263	145%
Aetna	$296	163%

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 $233.
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 Astera Health 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.