CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Fairview Hospital

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $94
Cash Discount Price: $120
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.91x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Fairview Hospital is $94. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 0.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 18101 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$94

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $120 (116%)

Insurance Median: $94 (91%)

Cash: $120 (116% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $94 (91% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $118	33%
Cigna	$36 - $88	35%
Oscar	$55 - $71	53%
Summacare	$57 - $86	55%
Cc Ehp	$72 - $73	69%
Humana	$77 - $156	74%
Aultcare	$79	76%
Amish Community Aid Plan	$83 - $92	80%
Aetna	$86 - $184	83%
Devoted Health	$86	83%
Mmo	$86 - $109	83%
The Health Plan	$86 - $110	83%
United	$86 - $155	83%
UnitedHealthcare	$86 - $114	83%
Upmc	$86 - $110	83%
Valor	$86	83%
Ohcp	$89	86%
Communicare	$90	87%
Omas	$92	89%
Perennial Health	$93	90%
Pphp	$94	91%
Zing Health	$94	91%
Ohio Healthy	$99	95%
Healthsmart	$101	97%
Paramount	$102	98%
Buckeye	$104	100%
Molina	$104	100%
United Bh	$105	101%
Caresource	$106	102%
Amerihealth	$109	105%
Php	$110	106%
Phphi	$110	106%
Gms	$129	124%
Medical Benefit Corp	$129	124%
Quality Care Partners	$129	124%
Consociate Health	$138	133%
Frontpath	$166	160%
Managed Care Services	$166	160%
Multiplan	$166	160%
Tertiary Care Network	$166	160%
Three Rivers	$166	160%

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 $120.
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 Fairview 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.