CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Memorial Hospital Biloxi

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $279
Cash Discount Price: $511
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Memorial Hospital Biloxi is $279. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $511. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Reynoir Street, Biloxi, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$511

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$279

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: $511 (282%)

Insurance Median: $279 (154%)

Cash: $511 (282% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $279 (154% 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
Sas Mhg	$109 - $445	60%
UnitedHealthcare	$118	65%
Magnolia Health	$119 - $207	66%
Molina	$119 - $1,408	66%
Cigna	$143 - $511	79%
Devoted Health	$146	81%
First Choice	$253 - $525	140%
Sas Non-Mhg	$253	140%
Mhg	$266	147%
Fox Everett	$292	161%
Aetna	$365	201%
First Health	$525	290%
Humana	$525	290%
Mpcn	$547	302%

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 $511.
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 Memorial Hospital Biloxi 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.