CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $383
Cash Discount Price: $383
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is $383. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $383. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 2.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2222 Welborn Street, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$383

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$383

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: $383 (211%)

Insurance Median: $383 (211%)

Cash: $383 (211% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $383 (211% 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 211% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 111%). 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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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	$130 - $383	72%
Tricare	$133	73%
Aetna	$204 - $383	112%
Cigna	$211	116%
Firstcare Health Comm - All Other Plans	$268	148%
Healthscope - All Plans	$287	158%
Scott & White Comm- All Other Plans	$287	158%
UnitedHealthcare	$287 - $383	158%
Children Med Center Health Plan - All Plans	$383	211%
Community First Health Plan-All Plans	$383	211%
Cook Childrens Hp-All Plans	$383	211%
Driscoll Childrens-All Plans	$383	211%
Medicaid / KanCare	$383	211%
Molina Commercial - All Other Plans	$383	211%
Soonercare-All Plans	$383	211%
Firstcare Health Mcaid	$402	222%
Tx Childrens Hlth Mcaid-All Plans	$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 $383.
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 Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children 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.