CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Sidney Health Center

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $149
Cash Discount Price: $97
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Sidney Health Center is $149. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $97. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 216 14Th Ave Sw, Sidney, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$97

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$149

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: $97 (53%)

Insurance Median: $149 (82%)

Cash: $97 (53% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $149 (82% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$87 - $149	48%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$143 - $157	79%
Aetna	$144 - $149	79%
Allegiance	$149 - $150	82%
Cigna	$149 - $150	82%
Employee Benefit Management System	$149 - $151	82%
Pacific Source	$149	82%
Sanford Health Plan	$149 - $161	82%
Mountain Health Co-Op	$152 - $162	84%

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 $97.
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 Sidney Health Center 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.