Psychotherapy session, 30 minutes in Madison, WI — inpatient
In Madison, WI, 2 hospitals list a cash price for Psychotherapy session, 30 minutes as an inpatient: from $77.35 to $245.60, with a median of $184.20. The lowest listed price is at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital.
Cash prices at 2 facilities across 2 cities for code 90832, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 28, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Madison, WI.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital lowest Portage, WI Fac Psychotherapy W/Patient 30 Minutes | $77.35 | $119.00 | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital Portage, WI Pro Psychotherapy W/Patient 30 Minutes | $183.30 | $282.00 | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital Portage, WI PSYCHOTHERAPY W/PATIENT 30 MINUTES | $183.30 | $282.00 | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Meriter Hospital, Inc Madison, WI PR PSYTX W PT 30 MINUTES | $185.09 | $231.36 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Meriter Hospital, Inc Madison, WI HC PSYTX W PT 30 MIN (16-37 MIN) | $224.45 | $280.56 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Meriter Hospital, Inc Madison, WI PR PSYCHOTHERAPY W/PATIENT 30 MINUTES | $245.60 | $307.00 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $77.35, median $184.20, highest $245.60 — a 3.2× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $184.20 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This is an individual psychotherapy session of about 30 minutes (16 to 37 minutes) with a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist or counselor. It is used for talk therapy for anxiety, depression, stress and other mental health concerns.
What the price covers
The price covers the therapy time with the clinician. A first diagnostic evaluation is billed separately (90791), and a hospital-based clinic may add a facility fee.