CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $200
Cash Discount Price: $280
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita is $200. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $280. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Way, Butler, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$280

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$200

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: $280 (154%)

Insurance Median: $200 (110%)

Cash: $280 (154% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $200 (110% 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
Highmark	$75 - $326	41%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care	$75 - $362	41%
Highmark Aca - Direct Blue	$75 - $204	41%
Highmark Community Blue	$75 - $320	41%
Ellwood Group	$120 - $309	66%
Workers Comp	$139	77%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp	$140 - $155	77%
Upmc	$140 - $420	77%
Behavioral	$148 - $182	82%
Life Butler County	$155	85%
Medicare (plans)	$155	85%
Peak Health	$155 - $363	85%
Provider Partners	$155	85%
Tricare	$155	85%
UnitedHealthcare	$155 - $396	85%
Aetna	$159 - $356	88%
Devoted Health Plan	$160 - $164	88%
Humana	$161	89%
Amerihealth	$162	89%
Geisinger	$162 - $400	89%
The Health Plan	$164 - $363	90%
Pa Health & Wellness	$165	91%
American Health Plan	$170	94%
Pnoa	$170 - $320	94%
Gateway	$174 - $420	96%
Ccbh - Behavioral Health	$200	110%
Cigna	$200 - $353	110%
Private Healthcare Systems	$280 - $340	154%
Devon	$300	165%
Intergroup	$320	176%
Multiplan	$360	199%

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 $280.
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 Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita 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.