CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Limestone Medical Center

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $94
Cash Discount Price: $91
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Limestone Medical Center is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $91. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 701 McClintic Drive, Groesbeck, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$91

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$94

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: $91 (50%)

Insurance Median: $94 (52%)

Cash: $91 (50% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $94 (52% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44	24%
Humana	$44 - $114	24%
Medicare (plans)	$44	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $94	24%
Pphp	$45	25%
Medicaid / KanCare	$85	47%
Cigna	$107	59%
Aetna	$122	67%

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 $91.
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 Limestone Medical Center 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.