CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90837
  • Insurance Median: $420
  • Cash Discount Price: $178
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is $420. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 2.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1945 Rte 33, Neptune, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$178

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$420

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: $178 (98%)
Insurance Median: $420 (232%)
Cash: $178 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $420 (232% 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 232% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 132%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Horizon $43 - $556 24%
Aetna $92 - $500 51%
Clover $100 55%
Seoul Medical Group $128 71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $178 98%
UnitedHealthcare $178 - $549 98%
Vaccn $178 98%
Wellcare $178 98%
United Community/Americhoice $187 103%
Karna $218 120%
Qualcare $260 - $505 143%
Oxford $379 - $426 209%
Beacon $417 230%
Bergen Risk $417 230%
Cigna $445 - $532 245%
Activecare First McO $473 261%
Multiplan - PHCS $473 261%
Amerihealth $486 - $550 268%
Brighton Health Plan $500 276%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1945 Rte 33, Neptune, NJ 07754
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals