Care planning with family
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 90887 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 90887
- Insurance Median: $230
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: N/A Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator
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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 | $230 | N/A |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 90887, "Care planning with family," at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., the negotiated rate is $230.00. This specific service is covered by one payer plan, Aetna, which has a consistent payment range of $230 to $230. While the data does not provide a specific cash or Medicare benchmark for this procedure, patients should be aware that cash-pay options can sometimes result in lower out-of-pocket costs if their insurance negotiated rate exceeds the facility's cash price. Because this rate is already fixed at the negotiated level for Aetna, there is no variation to compare against state or county averages for this specific payer combination, but patients are encouraged to verify if "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts are available directly with the hospital before scheduling.
If you have high-deductible health plans, it is important to understand that insurance companies often pay negotiated rates that may be higher than what a patient would pay out-of-pocket for cash. In such cases, paying the full cash price upfront can be more cost-effective than relying on insurance, which may require you to meet your deductible before coverage begins. To ensure you are receiving the best possible rate, always ask the billing department about prompt-pay discounts, which can reduce the total amount owed by 20% to 50% if settled quickly. Additionally, if you ever receive a bill that includes unexpected charges from out-of-network providers, you have the right to dispute balance billing under the No Surprises Act, and you should never sign away your rights to a fair price without fully understanding the terms of any consent waivers.