CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Kings County Hospital Center

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90837
  • Insurance Median: $214
  • Cash Discount Price: $183
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Kings County Hospital Center is $214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $183. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$183

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$214

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: $183 (101%)
Insurance Median: $214 (118%)
Cash: $183 (101% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $214 (118% 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
Healthfirst $74 - $482 41%
Carelon $113 - $214 62%
United Behavioral Health $114 - $235 63%
Affinity $130 - $482 72%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $147 - $482 81%
Centerlight $147 - $448 81%
Elderplan $147 - $190 81%
Fidelis $147 - $482 81%
Wellcare $150 - $159 83%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $153 - $198 84%
Hamaspik $155 85%
Aetna $161 - $257 89%
Oscar $184 - $285 101%
Vaccn $190 105%
Vnsny $190 - $218 105%
Metroplus $198 - $482 109%
Amidacare $214 118%
Senior Whole Health $214 118%
United $214 - $716 118%
Carelon (Amida Care) $218 120%
Emblem $268 - $289 148%
Local 1199 $314 - $761 173%
Magnacare $374 206%
Oxford $448 - $537 247%
Cigna $671 370%
Multiplan $716 395%
Villagecare Max $761 420%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals