CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Hospital for Special Surgery

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $182
Cash Discount Price: $200
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Hospital for Special Surgery is $182. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $200. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 535 East 70Th Street, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$200

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$182

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: $200 (110%)

Insurance Median: $182 (100%)

Cash: $200 (110% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $182 (100% 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
Fidelis	$109 - $164	60%
Metro Plus	$127 - $160	70%
Emblem	$145 - $318	80%
UnitedHealthcare	$145 - $366	80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$259 - $305	143%
Aetna	$265 - $284	146%
Cigna	$294 - $339	162%
Horizon	$305	168%
Nyship	$348 - $400	192%

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 $200.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 90837.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Hospital for Special Surgery is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 90837.
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.