CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Temple University Hospital

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $121
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Temple University Hospital is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$121

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%)

Insurance Median: $121 (117%)

Ins. Median: $121 (117% 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
Magellan Health	$20 - $993	19%
Keystone First	$54 - $112	52%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$60 - $117	58%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$66 - $1,201	64%
Humana	$107	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$107 - $243	103%
Health Partners Plans	$109	105%
Innovage	$109	105%
Aetna	$110 - $193	106%
Upmc Health Plan	$110 - $179	106%
Cigna	$112 - $141	108%
Clover Health	$113	109%
Geisinger	$117 - $196	113%
Elder Health	$128	123%
Gateway Health Plan	$133	128%
Wtc Health Program	$133	128%
Naphcare	$160	154%
Occunet	$160	154%
Oscar Health	$160	154%
Prime Health Services	$170	164%

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 $X.
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 Temple University 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.