CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: Glens Falls Hospital

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90847
Insurance Median: $107
Cash Discount Price: $203
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at Glens Falls Hospital is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Park Street, Glens Falls, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$203

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$107

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: $203 (112%)

Insurance Median: $107 (59%)

Cash: $203 (112% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $107 (59% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$52 - $86	29%
Cdphp	$69 - $346	38%
Emblem Health Ghi	$76 - $102	42%
Medicare (plans)	$76 - $102	42%
Tricare	$76 - $102	42%
UnitedHealthcare	$76 - $142	42%
Cigna	$77 - $179	42%
Mvp	$77 - $323	42%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$79 - $177	44%
Blue Shield Highmark	$87 - $116	48%
Aetna	$101 - $192	56%
Fidelis	$101 - $346	56%
Blue Shield	$153 - $309	84%
Hamaspik	$164 - $248	90%
Nascentia Health Options	$164 - $248	90%
Magnacare	$190 - $286	105%
Emblem	$202 - $305	111%
Empire Plan Nyship	$214 - $324	118%
Multiplan	$214 - $324	118%
Mvp Commercial	$381 - $422	210%

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 $203.
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 Glens Falls 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.