CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Blount Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $323
Cash Discount Price: $156
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Blount Memorial Hospital is $323. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $156. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 907 E Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$156

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$323

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: $156 (86%)

Insurance Median: $323 (178%)

Cash: $156 (86% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $323 (178% 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	$55 - $198	30%
Medicaid / KanCare	$67 - $87	37%
Tricare	$87	48%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace - Midlands [5400]	$101 - $132	56%
Prisma Health Seniorcare Pace-Upstate [5200]	$101 - $132	56%
Cigna	$130 - $312	72%
Promise Health Plan Contracted [2401]	$153 - $341	84%
Companion Benefit Alternatives [2983]	$162 - $351	89%
Carelon Behavioral Health [3180]	$175 - $375	97%
Orangeburg Senior Helping Center Pace [5401]	$175 - $227	97%
Mvp Health Care [3037]	$226	125%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$245 - $318	135%
Bob Jones Univ-Pai [821]	$262 - $341	144%
Preferred Administrators Contracted [2839]	$306 - $398	169%
Medcost [2940]	$323 - $471	178%
Atlantic Packaging Contracted [4833]	$328 - $426	181%
Aps Healthcare System [2981]	$350 - $454	193%
Multiplan/Phcs Contracted [2950]	$389 - $506	215%
Aetna	$393 - $511	217%
Meritain Health Contracted [2200]	$393 - $511	217%
Nippon [2300]	$393 - $511	217%
Vsp Vision Care [2986]	$393 - $511	217%
First Health Contracted [2952]	$406 - $528	224%
Furman Int/Allen University Student [2951]	$406 - $528	224%
Quiktrip-First Health [3067]	$406 - $528	224%

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 $156.
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 Blount Memorial 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.