CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Richardson Medical Center

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $99
Cash Discount Price: $120
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Richardson Medical Center is $99. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 254 Highway 3048, Rayville, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$99

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: $120 (116%)

Insurance Median: $99 (95%)

Cash: $120 (116% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $99 (95% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$21 - $72	20%
Medicare (plans)	$27 - $91	26%
Peoples_Health_Network_Plan	$27 - $91	26%
Amerihealth_Plan	$56 - $72	54%
La_Healthcare_Connections_Plan	$56 - $72	54%
Uhc_Plan	$56 - $72	54%
Cigna	$77 - $99	74%
Gilsbar_Ppo_Plan	$84 - $144	81%
Humana	$85 - $135	82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$91 - $205	88%
Vantage_Plan	$91	88%
Coventry_Aso_Plan	$105 - $135	101%
Ppo_Plus_Plan	$105 - $135	101%
Aetna	$112 - $144	108%
Multiplan_Plan	$112 - $144	108%
Ppo_Plus_Employees_Plan	$112 - $144	108%
Verity_Plan	$112 - $144	108%
Vantage_Metal_Plan	$136	131%

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 $120.
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 Richardson Medical Center 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.