CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $328
Cash Discount Price: $364
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital is $328. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $364. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 112 North Seventh Street, Chambersburg, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$364

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$328

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: $364 (201%)

Insurance Median: $328 (181%)

Cash: $364 (201% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $328 (181% 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	$49 - $274	27%
Blue_Cross	$114 - $163	63%
Medicare (plans)	$148 - $216	82%
Aetna	$171 - $565	94%
Highmark	$251 - $739	138%
Upmc	$273 - $387	151%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross	$328	181%
Geisinger	$337	186%
Cigna	$339 - $389	187%
United_Healthcare	$427	235%
First_Health_Network	$432	238%
Performance_Blue	$739	408%

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 $364.
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 Wellspan Chambersburg 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.