CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Washington Hospital, The

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $191
Cash Discount Price: $254
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Washington Hospital, The is $191. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $254. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$254

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$191

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: $254 (140%)

Insurance Median: $191 (105%)

Cash: $254 (140% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $191 (105% 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
Amerihealth Caritas	$45	25%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$45 - $238	25%
Aetna	$47 - $329	26%
Upmc Health Plan	$108 - $162	60%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$143 - $353	79%
Senior Life	$153	84%
Humana	$155	85%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley	$156 - $324	86%
Cigna	$191 - $286	105%
Peak Health	$223 - $334	123%
Coventry/First Health	$229 - $343	126%
City Of Washington	$306	169%

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 $254.
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 Washington Hospital, The 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.