CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Shepherd Center, Inc.

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90853
  • Insurance Median: $213
  • Cash Discount Price: $324
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Shepherd Center, Inc. is $213. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $324. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 2.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2020 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$324

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$213

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: $324 (312%)
Insurance Median: $213 (205%)
Cash: $324 (312% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $213 (205% 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 205% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 105%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $23 - $27 22%
Medicare (plans) $23 - $84 22%
Kaiser $27 - $31 26%
Aetna $35 - $551 34%
Coventry $35 - $421 34%
Humana $36 - $70 35%
Cigna $39 - $41 38%
UnitedHealthcare $41 40%
Paradigm Wc $108 - $318 104%
Secure Health $133 - $389 128%
Coventry Wc $144 - $421 139%
Alamed Wc $155 - $454 149%
Fcci Wc $155 - $454 149%
Multiplan $166 - $486 160%
Evolution Wc $177 - $518 171%
Prime Health Wc $177 - $583 171%
Corvel Wc $188 - $551 181%
Novanet Wc $188 - $551 181%

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