CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Jfk University Medical Center

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90834
  • Insurance Median: $320
  • Cash Discount Price: $169
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.76x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Jfk University Medical Center is $320. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $169. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 65 James Street, Edison, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$169

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$320

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: $169 (93%)
Insurance Median: $320 (176%)
Cash: $169 (93% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $320 (176% 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.

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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
Aetna $74 - $410 41%
UnitedHealthcare $79 - $851 44%
Clover $82 45%
Horizon $95 - $425 52%
Seoul Medical Group $98 54%
Karna $151 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $154 - $178 85%
Amerigroup $161 - $178 89%
Wellcare $161 - $178 89%
Vaccn $161 - $178 89%
United Community/Americhoice $169 - $187 93%
Intergroup $320 176%
Activecare First McO $320 176%
Bergen Risk $343 189%
Prime Health $366 202%
Cigna $366 - $440 202%
Oxford $378 - $655 208%
Multiplan - PHCS $388 214%
Brighton Health Plan $411 227%
Qualcare $423 233%
Amerihealth $432 238%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 65 James Street, Edison, NJ 08818
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals