CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90853
  • Insurance Median: $91
  • Cash Discount Price: $94
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics is $91. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$91

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: $94 (91%)
Insurance Median: $91 (88%)
Cash: $94 (91% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $91 (88% 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
Aetna $24 - $509 23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $89 23%
Healthpartners $24 - $114 23%
Iowa Total Care $24 - $91 23%
Medical Associates $24 - $106 23%
Molina Healthcare $24 - $54 23%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $170 23%
American Health Plan $25 - $91 24%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup) $25 - $91 24%
Immergrun $33 - $34 32%
Aplos Health Plan $60 - $107 58%
Quad City Community Healthcare $62 - $100 60%
Midlands Choice $70 - $109 67%
Oscar Health $84 81%
Great River Health Systems $93 - $94 90%
Sedgwick $106 - $107 102%
Global Excel $113 - $114 109%
Sanford Health Plan $113 - $114 109%
Sisco $117 - $118 113%
Employee Benefit Systems $118 - $121 114%
Healthsmart $120 - $121 116%
Hfn $122 - $123 118%
Multiplan $122 - $123 118%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals