CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Mesa View Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $470
Cash Discount Price: $470
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Mesa View Regional Hospital is $470. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $470. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 2.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1299 Bertha Howe Avenue, Mesquite, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$470

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$470

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: $470 (259%)

Insurance Median: $470 (259%)

Cash: $470 (259% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $470 (259% 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 259% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 159%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$157 - $783	87%
Selecthealth Mcare-All Plans	$329	181%
Sierra-All Plans	$454	250%
UnitedHealthcare	$454 - $783	250%
Multiplan Primary Network-All Other Plans	$470	259%
Cigna	$509	281%
Multiplan Complementary Network	$548	302%
Aetna	$642	354%

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 $470.
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 Mesa View Regional 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.