Family therapy session
Facility: Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc
Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 90847
- Insurance Median: $150
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.83x 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 $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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare (plans) | $149 - $152 | 82% |
| Via Christi Research | $149 | 82% |
| Humana | $149 | 82% |
| Va | $149 | 82% |
| Vc Hope | $149 | 82% |
| Saint Lukes Health Systems | $149 | 82% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $152 - $416 | 84% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $152 | 84% |
| Corizon | $186 | 103% |
| Smarthealth | $208 | 115% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $253 | 140% |
| Aetna | $322 | 178% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 90847 representing a family therapy session at Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc, the negotiated rates across 12 payers range from $149 to $322, with a median negotiated amount of $150.00. This facility is a voluntary non-profit church-owned acute care hospital located in Wichita, Kansas (ZIP 67235). While specific cash or median paid figures are not available in the current dataset, patients should be aware that cash-pay options can sometimes be more cost-effective than insurance negotiated rates, particularly for those with high-deductible plans where the insurer's allowed amount exceeds the cash price. It is highly recommended to contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs before services are rendered.
When reviewing your bill, it is important to distinguish between summary invoices and detailed itemized statements, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as double-billing or unbundled codes. If you receive a bill that only shows broad categories like "Laboratory" or "Pharmacy," you should request a full itemized CPT-coded statement before agreeing to any payment plan. Additionally, if you are billed for services from out-of-network providers at this in-network facility, the No Surprises Act may protect you from balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services, though you should verify the legality of any surprise charges and dispute them in writing if necessary. Comparing these rates to the Medicare benchmark of $181.34 provides a clear baseline for evaluating the facility's pricing markup, as commercial negotiated rates often exceed this federal standard due to administrative