CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Klickitat Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90837
Insurance Median: $269
Cash Discount Price: $181
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Klickitat Valley Hospital is $269. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $181. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 310 South Roosevelt, Goldendale, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$181

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$269

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: $181 (100%)

Insurance Median: $269 (148%)

Cash: $181 (100% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $269 (148% 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
United Behavioral Health	$85	47%
Molina	$167 - $339	92%
Community Health Plan Of Wa	$170	94%
Pacificsource Health Plans	$170 - $306	94%
Coordinated Care	$171	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$176 - $274	97%
Wellpoint	$181 - $385	100%
Cigna	$264	146%
Ambetter / Centene	$306	169%
Regence Blueshield	$306	169%
Health Net Health Plan Of Oregon	$358	197%
Moda Health Plan	$358	197%
Providence Health Plan	$358	197%

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 $181.
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 Klickitat Valley Hospital 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.