CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $138
Cash Discount Price: $59
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge is $138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$138

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: $59 (57%)

Insurance Median: $138 (133%)

Cash: $59 (57% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $138 (133% 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
Zelis	$25	24%
Medicaid / KanCare	$66	64%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$85	82%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$85 - $325	82%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$85	82%
Humana	$85	82%
Medicare (plans)	$85	82%
Ochsner Health Plan	$85	82%
Tricare	$85	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$85	82%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$110	106%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$110	106%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$138	133%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$138	133%
Aetna	$147	142%
First Health Network	$147	142%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$156	150%
Usa Managed Care Network	$156	150%
Cigna	$173	167%

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 $59.
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 Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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.