CPT 90870 Psychiatry
Electroconvulsive therapy Cost
Body System: Nervous
Medicare Facility Rate
$99
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$182
Office/clinic setting
Hospital Outpatient
$877
OPPS rate
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
2.50
Work RVU
0.36
Facility PE RVU
0.09
Malpractice RVU
5.45
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Electroconvulsive therapy cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $99. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies). Hospital outpatient rate: $877.
How much does Electroconvulsive therapy cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $99.