CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: Shepherd Center, Inc.

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90847
  • Insurance Median: $263
  • Cash Discount Price: $121
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at Shepherd Center, Inc. is $263. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$263

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: $121 (67%)
Insurance Median: $263 (145%)
Cash: $121 (67% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $263 (145% 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.

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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 $84 - $94 46%
Medicare (plans) $99 - $150 55%
Paradigm Wc $108 - $250 60%
Kaiser $114 - $115 63%
Humana $125 69%
Secure Health $133 - $307 73%
UnitedHealthcare $133 73%
Cigna $136 - $144 75%
Coventry $144 - $332 79%
Coventry Wc $144 - $332 79%
Aetna $150 - $434 83%
Alamed Wc $155 - $358 85%
Fcci Wc $155 - $358 85%
Multiplan $166 - $383 92%
Evolution Wc $177 - $409 98%
Prime Health Wc $177 - $460 98%
Corvel Wc $188 - $434 104%
Novanet Wc $188 - $434 104%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 30309
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: N/A
  • Hospital Type: PART A PROVIDER - HOSPITAL