CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Ochsner Choctaw General

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $81
Cash Discount Price: $179
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Ochsner Choctaw General is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 0.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Vanity Fair Lane, Po Box 618, Butler, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$81

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: $179 (172%)

Insurance Median: $81 (78%)

Cash: $179 (172% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $81 (78% 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
Humana	$19 - $106	18%
Medicaid / KanCare	$21 - $69	20%
Cigna	$24 - $130	23%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$24 - $106	23%
Medicare (plans)	$24 - $122	23%
UnitedHealthcare	$24 - $130	23%
Shared Health Mississippi	$25 - $112	24%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$27 - $189	26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$29 - $659	28%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$38 - $158	37%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$38 - $158	37%
Select Administrative Services Network	$47 - $165	45%
Aetna	$49 - $153	47%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$55 - $177	53%
Zelis	$67 - $177	65%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$97 - $188	93%
Cor Vel	$98 - $192	94%
Ambetter / Centene	$107	103%

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 $179.
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 Ochsner Choctaw General 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.