CMS Price Transparency Data

Psychotherapy session (60 minutes)

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Billing Code: 90837 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90837
  • Insurance Median: $133
  • Cash Discount Price: $274
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.73x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) at Sisters of Charity Hospital is $133. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $274. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$274

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$133

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: $274 (151%)
Insurance Median: $133 (73%)
Cash: $274 (151% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $133 (73% 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.

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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 $53 - $156 29%
Medicaid / KanCare $65 - $150 36%
Mvp Healthcare [100168] $80 - $173 44%
Univera Healthcare [100169] $92 - $160 51%
UnitedHealthcare $92 - $138 51%
Univera Healthcare Essential [100170] $92 - $109 51%
Excellus Rochester McD [350117] $106 - $109 58%
Tuscarora Nation [550120] $106 - $109 58%
Amerigroup [350102] $106 - $128 58%
Independent Health Essential [100166] $106 - $128 58%
Crime Victims [100176] $106 - $109 58%
Vna Option Mltc [350110] $106 - $109 58%
UPMC Health Plan [100181] $109 - $237 60%
Medicare (plans) $116 - $150 64%
Beacon Essential [350122] $118 - $158 65%
VA Veterans Affairs [700001] $118 - $127 65%
Fallon Health [450115] $127 - $132 70%
Covid19 Hrsa [45013] $127 - $132 70%
Seneca Nation [450119] $127 - $132 70%
Cigna $127 - $191 70%
Hospice [550001] $127 - $132 70%
Champ VA [700002] $132 73%
Tricare $132 73%
Catholic Health Life Pace [400005] $132 - $150 73%
Humana $135 - $138 74%
Fidelis Essential [100163] $135 - $180 74%
Aetna $138 - $150 76%
Wellcare Fidelis Dual [450451] $138 76%
Fidelis Dual Advantage [450120] $138 76%
Wellcare [450129] $145 80%
Ghi [100153] $145 - $165 80%
Meritain [100063] $150 83%
Magnacare [100142] $150 83%
Iha First Choice [800001] $151 - $171 83%
Independent Health [100165] $151 - $171 83%
Fidelis Exchange [100164] $158 - $180 87%
Beacon Health Options [100023] $158 87%
Federal Workers Compensation [500100] $225 124%
No Fault [114001] $225 124%
Workers Compensation [500101] $225 124%
Molina Essential [100167] $239 - $288 132%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2157 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals