CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: F F Thompson Hospital

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $27
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at F F Thompson Hospital is $27. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 0.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 Parrish Street, Canandaigua, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$27

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%)

Insurance Median: $27 (26%)

Ins. Median: $27 (26% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$11 - $29	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$17 - $127	16%
Aetna	$20 - $127	19%
Excellus 2201	$20 - $28	19%
Medicare (plans)	$20 - $139	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$21 - $351	20%
Mvp 2900	$22 - $278	21%
Fidelis 5155	$27 - $37	26%
Cigna	$30 - $296	29%
Independent Health 5156	$31 - $42	30%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan (Cdphp) 5149	$58 - $66	56%
Elderplan 1316	$127	122%
Humana	$127	122%

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 $X.
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 F F Thompson Hospital 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.