CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90847
  • Insurance Median: $618
  • Cash Discount Price: $186
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.41x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at NYU Langone Hospitals is $618. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $186. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 3.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 550 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$186

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$618

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: $186 (103%)
Insurance Median: $618 (341%)
Cash: $186 (103% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $618 (341% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 341% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 241%). 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
1199 $75 41%
Fidelis $101 - $752 56%
Healthfirst $101 - $752 56%
Healthplus $101 - $752 56%
Amida $112 62%
Ghi $190 - $785 105%
Hip $190 - $717 105%
Medicare (plans) $190 105%
Wellcare $190 105%
Centerlight $194 107%
Hamaspik $285 157%
Medicaid / KanCare $290 - $334 160%
Metroplus $290 - $752 160%
UnitedHealthcare $290 - $852 160%
Somos $305 - $451 168%
Magnacare $491 271%
Aetna $589 - $982 325%
Cigna $589 325%
Oxford $759 - $867 419%
Multiplan $765 - $766 422%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $928 - $1,160 512%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals