CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $521
Cash Discount Price: $527
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital is $521. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $527. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 5.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3800 Reservoir Rd, Washington, DC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$527

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$521

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: $527 (508%)

Insurance Median: $521 (502%)

Cash: $527 (508% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $521 (502% 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 502% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 402%). 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
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$120	116%
Tricare	$120	116%
UnitedHealthcare	$120 - $284	116%
Aetna	$124 - $519	119%
Health Care Service Corporation	$126	121%
Humana	$126	121%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$263 - $421	253%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$401	386%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$470 - $544	453%
Cigna	$524	505%
Pfc	$527	508%
Amerigroup	$544	524%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia	$544	524%
Hscsn	$544	524%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$648	624%
First Health	$689	664%
Beech Street	$729	702%

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 $527.
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 Medstar Georgetown University 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.