CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Saint Vincent Hospital

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $98
Cash Discount Price: $48
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Saint Vincent Hospital is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 232 West 25Th Street, Erie, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$98

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: $48 (26%)

Insurance Median: $98 (54%)

Cash: $48 (26% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $98 (54% 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
Community Care Behavorial Health Healthchoices	$58 - $105	32%
Community Care Behavorial Health University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center	$58 - $105	32%
UnitedHealthcare	$62 - $4,722	34%
Carelon	$65 - $126	36%
Highmark	$76 - $255	42%
Univera	$76 - $111	42%
Life Pittsburgh	$89 - $175	49%
Medicare (plans)	$94 - $180	52%
American Health Plans	$98 - $175	54%
Cigna	$147 - $373	81%
Martin'S Point	$175	97%
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center	$175	97%
Aetna	$182 - $356	100%
Amerihealth	$184	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$184 - $276	101%
Highmark Wholecare	$185	102%
Humana	$185	102%
Molina	$191	105%
Medical Mutual	$373	206%

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 $48.
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 Saint Vincent Hospital 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.