CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90847
Insurance Median: $113
Cash Discount Price: $132
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $132. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$132

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$113

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: $132 (73%)

Insurance Median: $113 (62%)

Cash: $132 (73% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $113 (62% 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
Providence Ppo - All Plans	$58	32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$103 - $206	57%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans	$103	57%
Molina Mcr Adv	$103	57%
Tricare	$103	57%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans	$103	57%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$105	58%
Humana	$106	58%
Moda Mcr Adv	$106	58%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans	$111	61%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$113	62%
Molina - All Other Plans	$113	62%
Healthnet - All Other Plans	$142	78%
Molina Mcaid	$142	78%
Cigna	$172	95%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans	$175	97%
Coventry - All Plans	$184	101%
First Choice - All Plans	$186	103%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans	$205	113%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$274	151%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans	$274	151%
Aetna	$393	217%

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 $132.
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 Mid-Columbia Medical Center 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.