CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90847
Insurance Median: $181
Cash Discount Price: $158
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $181. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $158. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$158

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$181

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: $158 (87%)

Insurance Median: $181 (100%)

Cash: $158 (87% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $181 (100% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$109 - $266	60%
UnitedHealthcare	$135 - $172	74%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$148 - $231	82%
Aetna	$161 - $223	89%
Cigna	$161 - $235	89%
Cms	$161	89%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$161 - $240	89%
Devoted Health	$161	89%
Humana	$161	89%
Kaiser	$161 - $266	89%
Select Health	$161 - $268	89%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$175 - $186	97%
Kaiser Public Option	$177	98%
Phcs	$249	137%
Multiplan	$272	150%
First Health	$317	175%
Midlands Choice	$317	175%

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 $158.
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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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.