CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Raritan Bay Medical Center

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90853
  • Insurance Median: $318
  • Cash Discount Price: $102
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Raritan Bay Medical Center is $318. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 3.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$318

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: $102 (98%)
Insurance Median: $318 (306%)
Cash: $102 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $318 (306% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 306% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 206%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Horizon $30 - $399 29%
Karna $40 39%
Aetna $55 - $372 53%
Clover $74 71%
Seoul Medical Group $85 82%
Wellcare $102 98%
Vaccn $102 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $102 98%
United Community/Americhoice $108 104%
Amerigroup $110 106%
UnitedHealthcare $123 - $336 119%
Oxford $250 241%
Qualcare $275 - $375 265%
Activecare First McO $310 299%
Bergen Risk $310 299%
Cigna $330 - $395 318%
Multiplan - PHCS $351 338%
Amerihealth $357 - $402 344%
Brighton Health Plan $372 358%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 530 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals