CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90847
Insurance Median: $279
Cash Discount Price: $89
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca is $279. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $89. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$89

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$279

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: $89 (49%)

Insurance Median: $279 (154%)

Cash: $89 (49% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $279 (154% 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
Excellus	$124 - $349	68%
Molina	$124 - $279	68%
Martins Point	$196	108%
Aetna	$222 - $343	122%
Wellcare	$239	132%
Fidelis	$279	154%
Cigna	$372	205%
UnitedHealthcare	$407	224%
Emblem Health	$416	229%
Independent Health	$429	237%

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 $89.
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 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca 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.