CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Swedish Medical Center

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $425
Cash Discount Price: $383
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Swedish Medical Center is $425. 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 2.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$383

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$425

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: $425 (234%)

Cash: $383 (211% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $425 (234% 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 234% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 134%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Kaiser	$206 - $308	114%
Aetna	$212 - $734	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$216 - $872	119%
Humana	$218	120%
Blue Shield	$222	122%
Amerigroup	$226	125%
Cigna	$247	136%
Community Health Plan	$329	181%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$370 - $559	204%
Coordinated Care	$380	210%
Blue Shield-Ballard	$425 - $570	234%
Blue Shield-First Hill	$425 - $570	234%
Blue Shield-Mill Creek	$425 - $570	234%
Blue Shield-Redmond	$425 - $570	234%
First Choice	$617 - $657	340%
Providence Health Plan	$624	344%

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 Swedish 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.