CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $737
Cash Discount Price: $2,397
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $737. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,397. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 4.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,397

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$737

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: $2,397 (1322%)

Insurance Median: $737 (406%)

Cash: $2,397 (1322% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $737 (406% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 406% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 306%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$29 - $44	16%
Humana	$33	18%
Superior Health Plan	$137 - $151	76%
Texas Athletic Network	$300 - $600	165%
Healthcare Highways	$437 - $483	241%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$517 - $971	285%
Texas Workforce Commission	$547 - $604	302%
Amerigroup	$570 - $629	314%
Cigna	$617 - $2,013	340%
Averde Health	$752 - $830	415%
Curative Administrators	$911 - $1,007	502%
Healthsmart Preferred Care	$980 - $2,139	540%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx	$1,025 - $1,132	565%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas	$1,253 - $1,384	691%
Multiplan Phcs	$1,367 - $1,510	754%
National Healthcare Solutions	$1,367 - $1,510	754%
Olympus Managed Healthcare	$1,367 - $1,510	754%
Southwest Medical	$1,367 - $1,510	754%
Usc Health Services	$1,367 - $1,510	754%
First Health	$1,406 - $1,553	775%
Coastal Comp	$1,481 - $1,636	817%
Newton Ppo	$1,595 - $1,762	880%
Texas True Choice	$1,709 - $1,887	942%
Beech Street	$1,823 - $2,013	1005%
Usa Managed Care	$1,823 - $2,013	1005%

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 $2,397.
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 Corpus Christi Medical Center,The 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.