CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Wakemed, Raleigh Campus

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $158
Cash Discount Price: $129
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Wakemed, Raleigh Campus is $158. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$158

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: $129 (71%)

Insurance Median: $158 (87%)

Cash: $129 (71% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $158 (87% 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
Amerihealth	$61	34%
Carolina Complete	$61	34%
Wellcare	$61 - $155	34%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$80 - $169	44%
Cigna	$100 - $173	55%
Ambetter / Centene	$123 - $143	68%
Aetna	$153 - $231	84%
First Health	$156 - $299	86%
Liberty	$158	87%
Pruitt	$158	87%
Alignment	$163	90%
Medcost	$245 - $255	135%
Phcs	$272	150%
Multiplan	$306	169%

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 $129.
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 Wakemed, Raleigh Campus 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.