CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: The Children's Mercy Hospital

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90847
Insurance Median: $195
Cash Discount Price: $141
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at The Children's Mercy Hospital is $195. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $141. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$141

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$195

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: $141 (78%)

Insurance Median: $195 (108%)

Cash: $141 (78% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $195 (108% 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.

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
UnitedHealthcare	$77 - $211	42%
Healthy Blue	$83 - $126	46%
Medicaid / KanCare	$83	46%
Wppa Providrs Care	$119	66%
Home State Health	$126	69%
Healthlink	$127	70%
Health Midwest Comprehensive Care	$134	74%
Quiktrip	$141	78%
American Healthcare Alliance	$146	81%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$161 - $205	89%
Medica	$171	94%
Aetna	$180 - $214	99%
Wellfit/Centrus	$186	103%
Multiplan	$190	105%
Centivo	$192	106%
Humana	$193	106%
Orscheln	$195	108%
Nebraska Furniture Mart	$197	109%
Mercy Health	$214	118%
Coxhealth Network	$217	120%
Cigna	$218	120%
Coventry Health Care Of Kansas	$228	126%
National Preferred Provider Network	$258	142%

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 $141.
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 The Children's Mercy Hospital 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.