CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90853
  • Insurance Median: $30
  • Cash Discount Price: $36
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $36. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 0.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$36

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$30

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: $36 (35%)
Insurance Median: $30 (29%)
Cash: $36 (35% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $30 (29% 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.

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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 $24 - $49 23%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans $24 23%
Molina Mcr Adv $24 23%
Tricare $24 23%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans $24 23%
Healthnet Mcr Adv $25 24%
Humana $25 24%
Moda Mcr Adv $25 24%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans $26 25%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans $27 26%
Molina - All Other Plans $27 26%
Healthnet - All Other Plans $34 33%
Molina Mcaid $38 37%
Cigna $41 40%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans $41 40%
Coventry - All Plans $43 41%
First Choice - All Plans $44 42%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans $48 46%
Providence Ppo - All Plans $58 56%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $74 71%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $74 71%
Aetna $225 217%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals