CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Artesia General Hospital

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $193
Cash Discount Price: $156
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Artesia General Hospital is $193. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $156. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 702 N 13Th Street, Artesia, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$156

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$193

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: $156 (86%)

Insurance Median: $193 (106%)

Cash: $156 (86% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $193 (106% 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
Zelis	$67 - $187	37%
Presbyterian Health Plan	$80 - $156	44%
First Health	$94 - $248	52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$124 - $165	68%
Molina Healthcare Of New Mexico	$126 - $262	69%
UnitedHealthcare	$126 - $156	69%
Triwest	$153	84%
Geha	$156 - $220	86%
Humana	$156 - $171	86%
Vistacare Hospice	$156	86%
Omni Networks	$171 - $192	94%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$183 - $206	101%
Cigna	$207 - $248	114%
Galaxy Health	$220 - $248	121%
One Health Plan	$220 - $248	121%
Multiplan	$222 - $250	122%
United Payors & United Providers	$227 - $256	125%
Providence Risk & Insurance Services	$232 - $311	128%
New Mexico Health Connections	$265	146%

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 $156.
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 Artesia General Hospital 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.