CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90847
Insurance Median: $222
Cash Discount Price: $319
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital is $222. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $319. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 N Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$319

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$222

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: $319 (176%)

Insurance Median: $222 (122%)

Cash: $319 (176% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $222 (122% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

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	$76 - $207	42%
Cigna	$96 - $222	53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$97 - $456	53%
UnitedHealthcare	$216 - $456	119%
Healthlink [125]	$228	126%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$291 - $410	160%
The Alliance [1703]	$293	162%
Beechstreet [176]	$365	201%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$365 - $456	201%
First Health Plan [6034]	$374	206%

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 $319.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 90847.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 90847.
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.