CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90847
Insurance Median: $351
Cash Discount Price: $127
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is $351. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $127. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$127

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$351

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: $127 (70%)

Insurance Median: $351 (194%)

Cash: $127 (70% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $351 (194% 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
Fidelis Care	$97 - $180	53%
Aetna	$104 - $437	57%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$126 - $509	69%
Clover Health	$180	99%
Humana	$180	99%
Wellpoint	$180 - $341	99%
First Health	$359	198%
Wellcare	$359	198%
Emblem Health	$361	199%
Amerihealth	$371	205%
Cigna	$413 - $436	228%
Qualcare Inc	$460 - $491	254%

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 $127.
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 Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center 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.