CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Piedmont Eastside Medical Center

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $387
Cash Discount Price: $356
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center is $387. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $356. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 3.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 Medical Way, Snellville, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$356

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$387

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: $356 (343%)

Insurance Median: $387 (373%)

Cash: $356 (343% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $387 (373% 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 373% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 273%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$45 - $315	43%
UnitedHealthcare	$98 - $553	94%
Phcs [10601]	$139 - $764	134%
Industry Buying Group [10840]	$150 - $828	145%
First Health [10303]	$162 - $892	156%
Aetna	$169 - $930	163%
Kaiser [10500]	$171 - $943	165%
Novanet [10819]	$173 - $956	167%
Multiplan [10600]	$208 - $1,147	200%
Cigna	$231 - $741	223%

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 $356.
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 Piedmont Eastside Medical Center 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.