CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Nassau University Medical Center

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $180
Cash Discount Price: $400
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Nassau University Medical Center is $180. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $400. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$400

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$180

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: $400 (221%)

Insurance Median: $180 (99%)

Cash: $400 (221% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $180 (99% 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
Molina Healthcare (Fka Affinity)	$38 - $85	21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$85 - $572	47%
Humana	$94 - $190	52%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$100 - $190	55%
Fidelis Care	$100 - $200	55%
Valueoptions	$120	66%
Aetna	$139 - $265	77%
Cigna	$143	79%
Emblemhealth	$174 - $181	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$180 - $200	99%
Magnacare	$220 - $429	121%
1199Seiu National Benefit Funds	$343	189%

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 $400.
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 Nassau University Medical Center 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.