CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $176
Cash Discount Price: $754
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is $176. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $754. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1313 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$754

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$176

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: $754 (416%)

Insurance Median: $176 (97%)

Cash: $754 (416% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $176 (97% 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
Humana	$33	18%
Superior Health Plan	$45	25%
Community Health Choice Mcd	$98	54%
Cigna	$112 - $143	62%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$123 - $264	68%
United	$127 - $339	70%
Oscar	$147	81%
Healthcare Highways	$192	106%
Aetna	$200 - $326	110%
Evry Health	$206	114%
Christus (Usfhp)	$302	167%
Curative Administrators	$302	167%
Coventry National First Health	$402	222%

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 $754.
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 HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center 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.