CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $257
Cash Discount Price: $328
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital is $257. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $328. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$328

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$257

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: $328 (181%)

Insurance Median: $257 (142%)

Cash: $328 (181% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $257 (142% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$52	29%
Geisinger Family Plan	$56	31%
Amerihealth	$57	31%
Upmc Health Plan	$61 - $11,890	34%
Health Partners	$62	34%
Upmc Chip	$65	36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$156 - $470	86%
Geisinger Health Plan	$156 - $730	86%
Medicare (plans)	$156	86%
Advantra	$157	87%
Humana	$157	87%
Aetna	$216 - $257	119%
Cigna	$229 - $278	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$234	129%
Christian Healthcare Ministries	$264	146%
Ambetter / Centene	$374	206%
Christian Health Aid	$423	233%
Three Rivers Provider Network Inc.	$423	233%
Multiplan	$450	248%
Healthsmart Payors Organization	$476	262%

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 $328.
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 Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital 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.