Psychotherapy session Cost by Hospital

Psychotherapy session is a hospital service. Prices are from 1684 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$231median cash price · 1684 hospitals, 52 statestypically $101–$553 depending on the hospital
≈ 1.6× Medicare · Reasonable vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$392
Cash / self-pay
$231
Insurer-negotiated
$183
Medicare pays
$140
$101$553
Median cash $231  ·  Medicare $140  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $231 — about 1.6× the Medicare rate ($140). Reasonable. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($281).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $392 list price could save about $161 (41%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Larned, KS $37 $38 — 93 min —
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center Bristol, TN $39 $173 ★ 2/5 196 min —
East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA $45 $134 ★ 2/5 157 min —
Hancock County Hospital Sneedville, TN $46 $151 — 104 min —
Lee County Community Hospital Pennington Gap, VA $46 $100 — 109 min —
Johnson Memorial Hospital Franklin, IN $47 $171 ★ 5/5 139 min —
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center Kingsport, TN $47 $176 ★ 2/5 204 min —
Sycamore Shoals Hospital Elizabethton, TN $47 $167 ★ 2/5 142 min —
Hawkins County Memorial Hospital Rogersville, TN $47 $168 — 113 min —
Greeneville Community Hospital Greeneville, TN $47 $167 ★ 2/5 154 min —
Johnson City Medical Center Johnson City, TN $47 $171 ★ 1/5 211 min —
Indian Path Community Hospital Kingsport, TN $47 $168 — 136 min —
Franklin Woods Community Hospital Johnson City, TN $47 $167 ★ 3/5 178 min —
Johnson County Community Hospital Mountain City, TN $47 $171 — 131 min —
Russell County Hospital Lebanon, VA $47 $180 ★ 4/5 130 min —
Smyth County Community Hospital Marion, VA $47 $181 ★ 3/5 141 min —
Johnston Memorial Hospital Abingdon, VA $47 $180 ★ 3/5 192 min —
Lonesome Pine Hospital Big Stone Gap, VA $47 $182 ★ 4/5 131 min —
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $51 $80 — 95 min —
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $51 $76 ★ 4/5 111 min —
Windom Area Health Windom, MN $53 $60 — 99 min —
Columbia Memorial Hospital Astoria, OR $53 $85 — 123 min —
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ $53 — ★ 2/5 168 min —
Virtua Willingboro Hospital Willingboro, NJ $53 — ★ 3/5 178 min —
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA $54 $143 ★ 4/5 197 min —

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Psychotherapy session

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $231; Medicare pays $140.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 200
$102
$58 – $233
Univera 13
$109
$74 – $160
Medicare 357
$150
$86 – $227
Tricare / VA 264
$153
$89 – $277
Highmark 85
$156
$83 – $336
Amerigroup 116
$156
$71 – $267
Centene / Ambetter 541
$160
$68 – $299
Priority Health 43
$161
$89 – $279
Devoted Health 121
$161
$124 – $203
Molina Healthcare 402
$163
$70 – $400
UCare 52
$164
$120 – $368
Humana 716
$165
$91 – $359
UPMC Health Plan 56
$168
$69 – $394
Independent Health 25
$171
$102 – $290
Oscar Health 131
$174
$101 – $332
AmeriHealth 148
$174
$54 – $1,234
Blue Cross Blue Shield 823
$174
$84 – $543
UnitedHealthcare 937
$177
$88 – $419
Anthem 355
$183
$82 – $438
Geisinger 29
$190
$76 – $652
Aetna 915
$193
$93 – $440
AvMed 33
$196
$100 – $377
MVP Health Care 73
$200
$81 – $504
Security Health Plan 35
$201
$102 – $544
Healthcare Highways 23
$212
$92 – $482
Kaiser Permanente 123
$212
$101 – $463
HealthPartners 148
$212
$121 – $443
Cigna 695
$213
$105 – $540
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 76
$225
$150 – $608
Harvard Pilgrim 32
$236
$128 – $423
Sanford Health Plan 45
$245
$105 – $428
Medica 138
$256
$92 – $553
SelectHealth 37
$257
$148 – $415
Bright Health 33
$257
$168 – $416
Health Net 176
$266
$118 – $533
Coventry 94
$279
$96 – $422
EmblemHealth 71
$283
$148 – $645
MultiPlan / PHCS network 506
$323
$155 – $626

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Tennessee$64
Arkansas$118
Montana$130
Mississippi$139
Kansas$145
New Hampshire$148

Prices by city

Chicago, ILDallas, TXHouston, TXPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MDNew York, NYAustin, TXBrooklyn, NYSacramento, CABronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHFort Worth, TXLos Angeles, CABoston, MACincinnati, OHColorado Springs, COMilwaukee, WIRochester, NYAnaheim, CAArlington, TXAurora, COBaton Rouge, LAJacksonville, FL

Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Jabari Dobson, MSN,PMHNP-BCNurse PractitionerAustell, GA15,830
Christopher Cortman, PSY.D.Psychologist, ClinicalVenice, FL4,716
Celevia EvansLicensed Clinical Social WorkerRidgeland, MS4,690
Terry Walton, LCSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerAtlanta, GA4,659
Peter JonesLicensed Clinical Social WorkerKansas City, MO4,219
Lawrence GreensteinLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLakewood, NJ3,996
Tanisha Ranger, PSY.D.Psychologist, ClinicalLas Vegas, NV3,853
Aliza Skaya, LCSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerStaten Island, NY3,681
Robert Dobrenski, PHDPsychologist, ClinicalNew York, NY3,550
Richard Phelps, D.O.PsychiatryBoca Raton, FL3,540
Stuart Nathan, PH.D.Psychologist, ClinicalHouston, TX3,493
Pia BhattiLicensed Professional CounselorJonesboro, GA3,475

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Does Medicare cover Psychotherapy session?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Psychotherapy session. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $140. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $28 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1684 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $231, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $392, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $183, a Medicare rate of about $140. Most cash prices fall between $101 and $553 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Psychotherapy session cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1684 US hospitals is $231. Most hospitals fall between $101 and $553. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Psychotherapy session?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $140). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Psychotherapy session?
Medicare pays about $140. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Psychotherapy session prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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