CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $93
Cash Discount Price: $72
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$93

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: $72 (69%)

Insurance Median: $93 (90%)

Cash: $72 (69% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $93 (90% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$41 - $264	40%
UnitedHealthcare	$51 - $91	49%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$55 - $123	53%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$63 - $127	61%
Select Health	$64 - $93	62%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$65 - $99	63%
Kaiser Public Option	$66 - $94	64%
Cigna	$68 - $125	66%
Aetna	$71 - $119	68%
Cms	$93	90%
Devoted Health	$93	90%
Humana	$93	90%
Kaiser	$93 - $141	90%
Phcs	$93 - $132	90%
Multiplan	$101 - $144	97%
First Health	$118 - $168	114%
Midlands Choice	$118 - $168	114%

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 $72.
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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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.