CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Glenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $1,342
Cash Discount Price: $895
vs. Medicare Baseline: 12.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Glenn Medical Center is $1,342. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $895. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 12.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 W Sycamore St, Willows, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$895

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,342

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: $895 (862%)

Insurance Median: $1,342 (1293%)

Cash: $895 (862% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,342 (1293% 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 1293% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1193%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medi-Cal	$24	23%
Ca Health And Wellness - All Plans	$27	26%
UnitedHealthcare	$447 - $1,193	431%
Humana	$581	560%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$587 - $1,342	566%
Blue Shield Exch	$1,208	1164%
Cigna	$1,267	1221%
First Health - All Plans	$1,267	1221%
Healthnet - All Plans	$1,267	1221%
Beech Street - All Plans	$1,342	1293%
Blue Shield Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$1,342	1293%
Dept Of Corrections - All Plans	$1,342	1293%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$1,342	1293%
Interplan - All Plans	$1,342	1293%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$1,342	1293%
Pponext - All Plans	$1,342	1293%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$1,342	1293%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$1,387	1336%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans	$1,416	1364%
Networks By Design - All Plans	$1,416	1364%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$1,416	1364%

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 $895.
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 Glenn 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.