CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Great Plains Health

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $219
Cash Discount Price: $141
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Great Plains Health is $219. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $141. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$141

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$219

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: $141 (78%)

Insurance Median: $219 (121%)

Cash: $141 (78% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $219 (121% 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
Nebraska Total Care	$167	92%
Molina	$182	100%
Midwest Network Alliance	$198 - $205	109%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$208	115%
Medica	$216	119%
Midlands Choice	$219	121%
Oscar Health	$219	121%
Coventry	$221 - $223	122%
Geha	$221	122%
Mutual Of Omaha	$223	123%
UnitedHealthcare	$223	123%
Ambetter / Centene	$760	419%

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 $141.
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 Great Plains Health 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.