CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Singing River Gulfport

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $165
Cash Discount Price: $110
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Singing River Gulfport is $165. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $110. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15200 Community Road, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$110

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$165

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: $110 (61%)

Insurance Median: $165 (91%)

Cash: $110 (61% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $165 (91% 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
Cigna	$152 - $9,277	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$152 - $253	84%
Aetna	$155 - $161	85%
Humana	$155 - $161	85%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$157 - $163	87%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms	$158 - $244	87%
Shared Health	$160 - $166	88%
Wellcare	$160 - $166	88%
Molina	$161	89%
Singing River Health System Employees	$175 - $182	97%
Ambetter / Centene	$228 - $237	126%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$274	151%
First Choice	$277	153%
Mississippi Physician'S Care Network	$285	157%
90 Degree Benefits	$289 - $301	159%
First Choice Preferred Pricing	$293	162%

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 $110.
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 Singing River Gulfport 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.