CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Southeast

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $154
Cash Discount Price: $145
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Mercy Hospital Southeast is $154. 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 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$145

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$154

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: $154 (85%)

Cash: $145 (80% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $154 (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
Medicaid / KanCare	$33 - $247	18%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$105 - $891	58%
Aetna	$141 - $145	78%
First Health Contracted [320128]	$141 - $145	78%
Health Alliance Contracted [320164]	$144 - $147	79%
Aither Health Contracted [320449]	$150 - $154	83%
Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502]	$150 - $154	83%
Healthlink Contracted [320179]	$150 - $176	83%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251]	$150 - $154	83%
Mercy Benefit Admin [20251]	$150 - $154	83%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521]	$150 - $154	83%
Cigna	$155 - $158	85%
Workers Comp [20426]	$166 - $181	92%
Multiplan Contracted [320270]	$177 - $181	98%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320]	$177 - $181	98%
Humana	$188 - $192	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$205 - $1,036	113%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454]	$1,036	571%

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: 90837.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mercy Hospital Southeast 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.