CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Astera Health

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $196
Cash Discount Price: $291
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Astera Health is $196. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $291. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 421 11Th Street Nw, Wadena, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$291

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$196

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: $291 (160%)

Insurance Median: $196 (108%)

Cash: $291 (160% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $196 (108% 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
Sanford Health Plan [10120]	$47 - $388	26%
Blue Plus Pmap [40002]	$72 - $5,128	40%
Health Partners Pmap [10046]	$110 - $229	61%
Medica Pmap [10057]	$110 - $3,448	61%
Primewest Pmap [30003]	$110 - $3,448	61%
Ucare Pmap [30006]	$121 - $1,691	67%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$147 - $5,128	81%
Health Partners [10045]	$147 - $5,128	81%
Medica Nonpmap [10056]	$147 - $35,522	81%
Primewest Non Pmap [30004]	$147 - $5,128	81%
Ucare Non Pmap [30007]	$153 - $5,385	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$163 - $352	90%
Ucare Commercial [10705]	$273 - $339	151%
Multiplan	$294 - $365	162%
Aetna	$331 - $410	183%

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 $291.
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 Astera Health 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.