CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: UMass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90847
Insurance Median: $393
Cash Discount Price: $705
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at UMass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals is $393. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $705. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 60 Hospital Road, Leominster, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$705

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$393

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$181.34

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $181.34 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $705 (389%)

Insurance Median: $393 (217%)

Cash: $705 (389% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $393 (217% of 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Tufts [11201]	$31	17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $236	18%
Cigna	$34 - $671	19%
Medicaid / KanCare	$84 - $368	46%
Workers Compensation [20501]	$89	49%
Champva [11001]	$105	58%
UnitedHealthcare	$238 - $708	131%
Hsno/Free Care [10801]	$294	162%
Harvard Pilgrim [10701]	$350 - $354	193%
Institution [10406]	$372 - $375	205%
Hne [11108]	$391 - $395	216%
Aetna	$458 - $463	253%
Fallon Connectorcare [10503]	$504 - $509	278%
Wellpoint [11112]	$516 - $521	285%
First Health Network [11120]	$526 - $531	290%
Multiplan [11109]	$526 - $531	290%
Connecticare [11105]	$701 - $708	387%
Fallon Carelon Hlth [28]	$701 - $708	387%
Fallon Mcaid Carelon Hlth [29]	$701 - $708	387%
Grants [20507]	$701 - $708	387%

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 $705.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 90847.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm UMass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 90847.
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.