CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90853
  • Insurance Median: $129
  • Cash Discount Price: $126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.24x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital is $129. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 1.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD.
Cash / Self-Pay
$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$129

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: $126 (121%)
Insurance Median: $129 (124%)
Cash: $126 (121% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $129 (124% 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.

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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
Aetna $129 124%
Amerigroup $129 124%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia $129 124%
Carefirst Advantage Inc $129 124%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc $129 124%
Cigna $129 124%
First Health $129 124%
Hscsn $129 124%
Humana $129 124%
Kaiser Permanente $129 124%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc $129 124%
Mamsi $129 124%
Medstar Family Choice $129 124%
Medstar Family Choice Inc $129 124%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo $129 124%
Pfc $129 124%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs) $129 124%
Tricare $129 124%
United Behavioral Health Inc $129 124%
UnitedHealthcare $129 124%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21239
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals