CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $315
Cash Discount Price: $318
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica is $315. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $318. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 3.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 Dallas Highway, Villa Rica, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$318

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$315

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: $318 (306%)

Insurance Median: $315 (303%)

Cash: $318 (306% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $315 (303% 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 303% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 203%). 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
Kaiser	$101 - $124	97%
Aetna	$103 - $106	99%
Cigna	$104 - $473	100%
Clover Health	$106 - $109	102%
Pruitt Health Premier	$112 - $114	108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$204 - $460	197%
Cameron And Associates	$206 - $386	198%
Magellan	$217 - $374	209%
Value Options	$221 - $371	213%
Behavioral Health Systems	$315 - $365	303%
Mhnet	$370 - $682	356%
Caresource	$380 - $450	366%
UnitedHealthcare	$393 - $522	379%
Amerigroup	$400 - $441	385%
Peachstate	$406 - $514	391%

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 $318.
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 Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica 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.