CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Bellevue Hospital Center

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90834
  • Insurance Median: $208
  • Cash Discount Price: $184
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Bellevue Hospital Center is $208. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $184. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 462 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$184

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$208

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: $184 (101%)
Insurance Median: $208 (115%)
Cash: $184 (101% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $208 (115% 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 $49 - $481 27%
Affinity $87 - $481 48%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $99 - $481 55%
Centerlight $99 - $190 55%
Elderplan $99 - $190 55%
Fidelis $99 - $481 55%
Wellcare $100 - $199 55%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $103 - $198 57%
Hamaspik $104 57%
United Behavioral Health $108 - $235 60%
Carelon $113 - $214 62%
Oscar $123 - $285 68%
Aetna $127 - $257 70%
United $159 - $738 88%
Oxford $184 - $554 101%
Vaccn $190 105%
Vnsny $190 - $218 105%
Metroplus $198 - $481 109%
Local 1199 $210 - $784 116%
Amidacare $214 118%
Senior Whole Health $214 118%
Carelon (Amida Care) $218 120%
Emblem $267 - $289 147%
Villagecare Max $277 153%
Magnacare $374 - $692 206%
Cigna $606 334%
Multiplan $646 - $738 356%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 462 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals