CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Sidney Health Center

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $72
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Sidney Health Center is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 1.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 216 14Th Ave Sw, Sidney, MT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$110

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: $72 (69%)

Insurance Median: $110 (106%)

Cash: $72 (69% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $110 (106% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $110	22%
Aetna	$38 - $110	37%
Allegiance	$40 - $110	39%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $116	39%
Cigna	$40 - $110	39%
Employee Benefit Management System	$40 - $110	39%
Mountain Health Co-Op	$43 - $113	41%
Sanford Health Plan	$43 - $110	41%
Pacific Source	$44 - $110	42%

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 $72.
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 Sidney Health 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.