Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)
Facility: Golden Valley Memorial Hospital
Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 90834
- Insurance Median: $161
- Cash Discount Price: $112
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Home State Health | $143 | 79% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $143 - $274 | 79% |
| Aetna | $161 | 89% |
| Humana | $161 | 89% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $194 | 107% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this psychotherapy session at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, MO, the cash price of $112 is notably lower than the facility's gross charge of $187. While commercial insurance negotiated rates vary significantly by plan, ranging from a low of $143 to a high of $274, the cash rate offers a baseline that is 40% below the gross charge. It is important to note that commercial negotiated rates often exceed cash prices due to administrative overhead and contract dynamics, meaning patients with high-deductible plans might find paying $112 upfront more cost-effective than relying on an insurance payment that could result in a higher allowed amount or out-of-pocket maximums.
The facility's cash price of $112 also sits below the Medicare benchmark amount of $181.34, suggesting a pricing structure that aligns closer to the federal cost baseline than the commercial market ceiling. Although the facility holds a government ownership rating of 3 stars, patients should verify their specific plan details before scheduling, as some in-network carriers may negotiate higher rates than the cash price. To ensure the most favorable financial outcome, consumers are encouraged to ask the billing department about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can further reduce the final bill, and to request an itemized statement to confirm no unnecessary services were included.