CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Washington Hospital, The

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $100
Cash Discount Price: $132
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Washington Hospital, The is $100. 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 $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$132

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$100

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: $132 (127%)

Insurance Median: $100 (96%)

Cash: $132 (127% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $100 (96% 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
Upmc Health Plan	$13 - $99	13%
Aetna	$20 - $190	19%
Cigna	$22 - $175	21%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley	$25 - $198	24%
Peak Health	$26 - $204	25%
Coventry/First Health	$27 - $210	26%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$71 - $132	68%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$82 - $203	79%
Senior Life	$88	85%
Humana	$89	86%
City Of Washington	$176	170%

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: 90853.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Washington Hospital, The 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.