CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Flagstaff Medical Center

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90853
  • Insurance Median: $171
  • Cash Discount Price: $245
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Flagstaff Medical Center is $171. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $245. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 1.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$245

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$171

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: $245 (236%)
Insurance Median: $171 (165%)
Cash: $245 (236% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $171 (165% 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.

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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
Health Choice $30 - $223 29%
University Of Arizona Health Plans $30 - $126 29%
Va Pccc Triwest $30 - $116 29%
Devoted $33 - $120 32%
Naphcare $53 - $232 51%
Carefirst $73 70%
Mercy Care Rhba $73 70%
Ahcccs $75 72%
Ahcccs Other $75 72%
Fmc Jail $75 72%
Health Choice Arizona $75 72%
Health Choice Integrated Care $75 72%
Health Net Of Arizona $75 72%
Mercy Care $75 72%
Nhi Out Of State Ahcccs $75 72%
UnitedHealthcare $75 - $454 72%
Health Net Federal $108 104%
Aetna $114 - $418 110%
Fmc 30/70 $114 110%
Humana $114 - $466 110%
Medicare (plans) $114 110%
Mercy Care Advantage $114 110%
Rehabilitation Hospital Of Northern Arizona $114 110%
Snf Fmc $114 110%
Wellcare $114 110%
Wellcare By Allwell $114 110%
Fmc Ihs $116 112%
Ambetter / Centene $131 126%
Pnoa $171 165%
Self Pay $245 - $491 236%
Self-Pay 50% Discount $245 236%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $288 - $360 277%
Workers Comp $319 307%
Copperpoint $360 347%
Nau Athletic Department $393 379%
Cigna $442 426%
Fmc 90/10 $442 426%
Rural Arizona Network Multiplan $442 426%
United Behavioral Health $491 473%
Auto Insurance $5,000 4817%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals