CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: The East Alabama Healthcare Authority

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90853
  • Insurance Median: $226
  • Cash Discount Price: $204
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is $226. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $204. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 2.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$204

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$226

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: $204 (197%)
Insurance Median: $226 (218%)
Cash: $204 (197% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $226 (218% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 218% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 118%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna $24 - $376 23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $163 23%
Cigna $24 - $165 23%
Humana $24 - $263 23%
Simpra $24 - $84 23%
Viva $24 - $208 23%
Novanet $55 - $56 53%
Beechstreet $75 - $320 72%
Alabama Crime Victims $182 - $188 175%
Mcm Maxcare $292 - $301 281%
Mega Life $292 - $301 281%
UnitedHealthcare $292 - $301 281%
Coventry First Health $310 - $320 299%
Geha $310 - $320 299%
Multiplan $310 - $320 299%
Workers Comp $310 - $320 299%
Trpn $328 - $338 316%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals