CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: Vidant Chowan Hospital

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90847
Insurance Median: $309
Cash Discount Price: $275
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.70x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at Vidant Chowan Hospital is $309. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $275. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$275

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$309

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: $275 (152%)

Insurance Median: $309 (170%)

Cash: $275 (152% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $309 (170% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$147 - $298	81%
Carolina Complete Health [1317]	$149	82%
Amerihealth McAid Adv [1316]	$150	83%
Wellcare [1320]	$150	83%
Humana	$152	84%
UnitedHealthcare	$165 - $302	91%
Liberty Advantage [1313]	$170	94%
Aetna	$175 - $402	97%
Trillium [1296]	$191	105%
Longevity Health [1411]	$211	116%
Nc Dept of Public Safety [1095]	$275	152%
Medcost [1067]	$311 - $328	172%
Cigna	$417 - $466	230%
Multiplan [1031]	$466	257%

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 $275.
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 Vidant Chowan 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.