CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $84
Cash Discount Price: $16
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.81x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 0.81x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2390 West Congress, Lafayette, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$16

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$84

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: $16 (15%)

Insurance Median: $84 (81%)

Cash: $16 (15% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $84 (81% 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.

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
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$22	21%
Aetna	$34 - $84	33%
Cigna	$44	42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$84 - $339	81%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$84	81%
Medicare (plans)	$84	81%
Ochsner Health Plan	$84	81%
Tricare	$84	81%
UnitedHealthcare	$84 - $173	81%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$87	84%
Wellcare Of Louisiana	$88	85%
Zelis	$214	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 $16.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 90853.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 90853.
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.