CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $155
Cash Discount Price: $174
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $155. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $174. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$174

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$155

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$103.79

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $103.79 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $174 (168%)

Insurance Median: $155 (149%)

Cash: $174 (168% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $155 (149% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $103.79 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
Kenai Peninsula Premera - All Other Plans	$32 - $387	31%
Kenai Peninsula School	$32 - $387	31%
Moda Cph - All Other Plans	$32 - $387	31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$45 - $551	43%
Moda Non-Cph	$47 - $568	45%
Aetna	$48 - $580	46%
Cigna	$48 - $580	46%
UnitedHealthcare	$48 - $580	46%
Rehn - All Plans	$49 - $600	47%
Geha - All Plans	$51 - $626	49%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans	$51 - $626	49%
Vnpn - All Plans	$51 - $626	49%
First Choice Ppo - All Plans	$52 - $632	50%
Multiplan Comp	$52 - $632	50%

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 $174.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 90853.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Central Peninsula General Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 90853.
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.