CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $192
Cash Discount Price: $677
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus is $192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $677. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 St Luke's Drive, Lehighton, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$677

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$192

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: $677 (373%)

Insurance Median: $192 (106%)

Cash: $677 (373% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $192 (106% 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
Geisinger	$61 - $229	34%
Amerihealth Caritas	$62	34%
Highmark Wholecare	$62	34%
Upmc Health Plan	$62 - $224	34%
Jefferson Health Plan	$75	41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$160 - $605	88%
Highmark	$160 - $449	88%
Aetna	$163 - $285	90%
Humana	$166	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$173 - $236	95%
Oscar	$212	117%
Cigna	$223	123%

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 $677.
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 St Luke's Hospital - Carbon Campus 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.