CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90847
Insurance Median: $263
Cash Discount Price: $713
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center is $263. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $713. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$713

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$263

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$181.34

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $181.34 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $713 (393%)

Insurance Median: $263 (145%)

Cash: $713 (393% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $263 (145% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $181.34 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
Select Health	$148	82%
Blue Shield	$174 - $257	96%
Seoul Medical Group	$205	113%
Monarch Health Plan	$217 - $605	120%
Aetna	$228	126%
Molina	$235 - $370	130%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$239 - $734	132%
Alignment Health	$240	132%
La Care	$247	136%
Central Health	$251	138%
Clever Care	$274	151%
Healthcare Partners	$285 - $621	157%
Centivo	$514	283%

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 $713.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 90847.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 90847.
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.