CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $187
Cash Discount Price: $255
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Good Samaritan Hospital is $187. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $255. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 1.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$255

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$187

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: $255 (246%)

Insurance Median: $187 (180%)

Cash: $255 (246% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $187 (180% 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
Aetna	$65 - $99	63%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$101	97%
Buckeye	$102 - $144	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$124 - $304	119%
Oscar	$148	143%
Imagine Health	$237	228%
Custom Design Benefits	$244 - $254	235%
Medben	$271 - $285	261%

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 $255.
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 Good Samaritan 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.