CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90853
  • Insurance Median: $188
  • Cash Discount Price: $228
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.81x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at UF Health Shands Hospital is $188. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $228. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 1.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$228

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$188

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: $228 (220%)
Insurance Median: $188 (181%)
Cash: $228 (220% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $188 (181% 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.

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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 $93 - $265 90%
UnitedHealthcare $93 - $168 90%
Vha $93 90%
Positive Healthcare Partners $102 98%
Capital Health Plan $106 - $212 102%
Humana $106 - $168 102%
North Central Hospice $106 102%
Wellcare $106 102%
Careplus $109 105%
Carelon Health $113 109%
Ghilcrest County $116 112%
Levy County $116 112%
Ahf Mco Of Fl $117 113%
Devoted Health Plan $117 113%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc. $117 113%
Uaa $131 - $162 126%
Northeast Fl Hospital $151 - $187 145%
Ambetter / Centene $154 148%
Florida Health Care Plan $167 161%
Beacon Health Strategies $168 162%
Sunshine State Health Plan $168 162%
Aetna $176 - $349 170%
Florida Community Care $176 170%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida $183 176%
Community Care Plan $183 176%
Molina $183 176%
Simply Healthcare $190 183%
Avmed $193 - $269 186%
Health First $241 - $297 232%
Prime Health Services $241 - $297 232%
Cigna $256 - $316 247%
Archbold Medical Center $258 - $318 249%
Genex $258 - $318 249%
Corvel Corp $292 - $360 281%
Geha $310 - $382 299%
Wellpath $425 409%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals