CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Canonsburg General Hospital

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $95
Cash Discount Price: $59
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Canonsburg General Hospital is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Medical Boulevard, Canonsburg, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$95

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: $59 (33%)

Insurance Median: $95 (52%)

Cash: $59 (33% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $95 (52% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$62 - $486	34%
Carelon	$65 - $126	36%
Community Care Behavorial Health Healthchoices	$68 - $90	37%
Community Care Behavorial Health University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center	$68 - $90	37%
Univera	$76 - $111	42%
Highmark	$83 - $324	46%
Life Pittsburgh	$89 - $155	49%
Medicare (plans)	$94 - $159	52%
American Health Plans	$98 - $155	54%
Cigna	$147 - $440	81%
Martin'S Point	$155	85%
Aetna	$161 - $399	89%
Amerihealth	$162	89%
Highmark Wholecare	$164	90%
Humana	$164	90%
Molina	$168	93%
Medical Mutual	$440	243%

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 $59.
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 Canonsburg General 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.