CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: White River Medical Center

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $91
Cash Discount Price: $144
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at White River Medical Center is $91. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $144. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1710 Harrison Street, Batesville, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$144

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$91

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: $144 (139%)

Insurance Median: $91 (88%)

Cash: $144 (139% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $91 (88% 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
Aetna	$48 - $169	46%
Arkansas Total Care	$48	46%
Summit Community Care	$48	46%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$72 - $91	69%
Arkansas Superior Select Wrmc	$91	88%
Hmo Partners Inc Wrmc	$91	88%
Medipak Advantage Wrmc	$91	88%
UnitedHealthcare	$91	88%
Medicare (plans)	$92	89%
Cigna	$93	90%
Allwell Wrmc	$95	92%
Wellcare Wrmc	$95	92%
Municipal Health Benefit Fund	$108	104%
Ambetter / Centene	$127	122%
Multiplan	$134	129%
Qualchoice (Alliance) Wrmc	$139	134%
Provider Network Of America Wrmc	$145	140%
Vantage Health Plan Wrmc	$254	245%

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 $144.
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 White River Medical Center 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.