CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Rush University Medical Center

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90853
  • Insurance Median: $349
  • Cash Discount Price: $297
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.36x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Rush University Medical Center is $349. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $297. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 3.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$297

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$349

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: $297 (286%)
Insurance Median: $349 (336%)
Cash: $297 (286% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $349 (336% 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 336% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 236%). 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
Cigna $105 - $839 101%
Aetna $112 - $839 108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $112 - $839 108%
Molina Fide-Snp $113 109%
Meridian Dnsp $114 110%
Ambetter / Centene $147 142%
Molina Exch - All Other Plans $148 143%
County Care Mcaid - All Plans $296 285%
Meridian Mcaid - All Other Plans $296 285%
Molina Mcaid $313 302%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $349 - $839 336%
Humana $349 - $839 336%
UnitedHealthcare $349 - $1,133 336%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans $349 - $839 336%
Zing Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans $370 - $889 356%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals