CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (45 minutes)

Facility: Lincoln Hospital

Billing Code: 90834 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90834
Insurance Median: $10
Cash Discount Price: $105
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) at Lincoln Hospital is $10. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $105. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 10 Nichols Street, Davenport, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$105

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$10

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: $105 (58%)

Insurance Median: $10 (6%)

Cash: $105 (58% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $10 (6% 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
Ambetter / Centene	$66	36%
Molina Hlthy Options	$66	36%
UnitedHealthcare	$66 - $93	36%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$70	39%
Tricare	$84	46%
Aetna	$93	51%
Asuris Nw Health-All Plans	$93	51%
Indian Hlth Services - All Plans	$93	51%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$93	51%
First Choice Health- All Plans	$112	62%
Molina Exchange-All Other Plans	$149	82%
Labor & Industries - All Plans	$167	92%
First Health Coventry-All Plans	$198	109%

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 $105.
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 Lincoln Hospital 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.