CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90847
Insurance Median: $238
Cash Discount Price: $241
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at Medstar Washington Hospital Center is $238. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $241. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 Irving Street Nw, Washington, DC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$241

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$238

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: $241 (133%)

Insurance Median: $238 (131%)

Cash: $241 (133% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $238 (131% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$108 - $212	60%
Kaiser Permanente	$124 - $293	68%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$178 - $335	98%
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$210	116%
Tricare	$210	116%
Aetna	$216 - $238	119%
Health Care Service Corporation	$220	121%
Humana	$220	121%
Cigna	$222	122%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$241	133%
Pfc	$241	133%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo	$279	154%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$297	164%
First Health	$316	174%
Amerigroup	$335	185%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia	$335	185%
Hscsn	$335	185%

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 $241.
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 Medstar Washington Hospital Center 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.