CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Uchealth Greeley Hospital

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $233
Cash Discount Price: $250
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Uchealth Greeley Hospital is $233. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $250. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 2.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6767 29Th St, Greeley, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$250

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$233

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: $250 (241%)

Insurance Median: $233 (224%)

Cash: $250 (241% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $233 (224% 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 224% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 124%). 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
Select Health	$63 - $92	61%
Aetna	$92 - $320	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$92 - $266	89%
Cigna	$92 - $337	89%
Cms	$92	89%
Devoted Health	$92	89%
Humana	$92	89%
Kaiser	$92	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$92 - $322	89%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$176 - $297	170%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$220 - $324	212%
Multiplan/Phcs	$337	325%
First Health	$383	369%

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 $250.
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 Uchealth Greeley Hospital 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.