CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90853
  • Insurance Median: $212
  • Cash Discount Price: $472
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.04x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at The Medical Center of Aurora & South Hospital is $212. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $472. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 2.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$472

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$212

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: $472 (455%)
Insurance Median: $212 (204%)
Cash: $472 (455% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $212 (204% 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 204% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 104%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Vail Health $72 69%
Kaiser $94 - $167 91%
United $98 - $212 94%
Cigna $102 - $302 98%
Pinnacol Workers Comp $137 132%
Bright Health $141 136%
Multiplan $143 - $424 138%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs $198 191%
Colorado Access $300 289%
Western Plains Community Health $307 296%
Rocky Mountain Health $312 301%
Northcare $330 318%
Physician Health Partners $330 318%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $349 336%
Medical Development International $377 363%
Prime Health $424 409%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals