CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90837
  • Insurance Median: $228
  • Cash Discount Price: $499
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is $228. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $499. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$499

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$228

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: $499 (275%)
Insurance Median: $228 (126%)
Cash: $499 (275% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $228 (126% 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.

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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 $82 45%
UnitedHealthcare $83 - $274 46%
Horizon Nj Health $90 50%
Health Partners $94 52%
Aetna $131 - $249 72%
Highmark Wholecare $136 75%
Upmc Medical Assistance $136 75%
Keystone First Chip $155 85%
Keystone Health Plan East $158 - $729 87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $176 - $729 97%
Geisinger Medical Assistance $200 110%
Geisinger Health Plan Commercial $219 121%
Jefferson Health Plans $236 130%
Cigna $249 137%
Highmark $249 137%
Qualcare $274 151%
First Health Network $324 179%
Devon Health, Intergroup, Multiplan, Valley Preferred/Populytics $399 220%
Private Health Care Systems $399 220%
Choice Care Network $449 248%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens