CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: CHI St Alexius Health Williston

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $619
Cash Discount Price: $438
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at CHI St Alexius Health Williston is $619. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $438. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 3.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 15Th Ave W, Williston, ND.

Cash / Self-Pay

$438

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$619

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: $438 (242%)

Insurance Median: $619 (341%)

Cash: $438 (242% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $619 (341% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 341% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 241%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medica	$332 - $710	183%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$339 - $468	187%
Sanford Health Plan	$453	250%
United	$551 - $619	304%
Health Partners	$710	392%
Multiplan	$710	392%

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 $438.
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 CHI St Alexius Health Williston 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.