CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $868
Cash Discount Price: $262
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at NYU Langone Hospitals is $868. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $262. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 4.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 550 First Avenue, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$262

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$868

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: $262 (144%)

Insurance Median: $868 (479%)

Cash: $262 (144% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $868 (479% 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 479% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 379%). 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.

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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
Fidelis	$90 - $550	50%
Healthfirst	$90 - $550	50%
Healthplus	$90 - $550	50%
1199	$100	55%
Amida	$100	55%
Ghi	$190 - $1,157	105%
Hip	$190 - $1,056	105%
Medicare (plans)	$190	105%
Wellcare	$190	105%
Centerlight	$194	107%
Medicaid / KanCare	$200 - $244	110%
Metroplus	$200 - $550	110%
UnitedHealthcare	$200 - $676	110%
Somos	$210 - $330	116%
Hamaspik	$285	157%
Oxford	$602 - $687	332%
Magnacare	$689 - $723	380%
Aetna	$826 - $1,446	455%
Cigna	$826 - $868	455%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$928 - $1,160	512%
Multiplan	$1,074 - $1,128	592%

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 $262.
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 NYU Langone Hospitals 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.