CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Mary Lanning Healthcare

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $40
Cash Discount Price: $59
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Mary Lanning Healthcare is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $59. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 0.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 715 N St Joseph Ave, Hastings, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$59

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$40

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: $59 (57%)

Insurance Median: $40 (39%)

Cash: $59 (57% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $40 (39% 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
Tricare	$23	22%
Aetna	$24	23%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24 - $43	23%
Medica Mcr Adv	$24	23%
Ne Total Care Mcr Adv	$24	23%
UnitedHealthcare	$24 - $102	23%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$24	23%
Consociate Inc-All Plans	$37	36%
Ambetter / Centene	$40	39%
Medica-All Other Plans	$42	40%
Workers Compensation-All Plans	$45	43%
Nhn/Mna-All Plans	$46	44%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$47	45%
Multiplan-All Plans	$59	57%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans	$59	57%

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 $59.
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 Mary Lanning Healthcare 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.