Group therapy session
Facility: Wesley Medical Center
Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 90853
- Insurance Median: $71
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.68x 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.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $71 | 68% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 90853, representing a group therapy session at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS, the facility's negotiated rate is $71.00. This amount is significantly lower than the Medicare benchmark of $103.79, indicating a pricing structure that aligns closer to fair value than typical commercial markups. While the facility is an Acute Care Hospital with a proprietary ownership model, the specific data for this service does not include a cash-pay or median paid amount. However, patients with high-deductible plans should be aware that paying cash upfront can sometimes be more cost-effective if the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price, though current data for this specific code does not list a cash rate. It is always advisable to contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% when paid in full before or shortly after the service.
When evaluating this charge, it is important to compare the facility's rates against the state and county averages to ensure transparency. Although the provided data does not include specific county or state average figures for this code, the facility's rate of $71.00 is notably below the Medicare benchmark, which serves as the objective baseline for evaluating hospital pricing markup. Commercial negotiated rates often average 200% to 300% of Medicare, but this facility's rate suggests a more competitive approach to pricing. To avoid unexpected costs, patients should verify their deductible status before scheduling, as high negotiated rates may still apply if the plan has not yet met its deductible threshold. Additionally, if a balance bill arises from out-of-network ancillary services, the