CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $121
Cash Discount Price: $178
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $178. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Way, Butler, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$178

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $178 (172%)

Insurance Median: $121 (117%)

Cash: $178 (172% of Medicare)

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
Behavioral	$10	10%
Highmark	$48 - $188	46%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care	$48 - $209	46%
Highmark Aca - Direct Blue	$48 - $117	46%
Highmark Community Blue	$48 - $184	46%
Upmc	$58 - $267	56%
Pnoa	$71 - $203	68%
Ellwood Group	$76 - $178	73%
Workers Comp	$78	75%
Life Butler County	$89	86%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp	$89	86%
Medicare (plans)	$89	86%
Peak Health	$89 - $209	86%
Provider Partners	$89	86%
Tricare	$89	86%
UnitedHealthcare	$89 - $228	86%
Aetna	$92 - $205	89%
Amerihealth	$93	90%
Geisinger	$93 - $254	90%
Humana	$93	90%
Devoted Health Plan	$94 - $102	91%
The Health Plan	$94 - $209	91%
Pa Health & Wellness	$95	92%
American Health Plan	$98	94%
Gateway	$100 - $267	96%
Ccbh - Behavioral Health	$127 - $238	122%
Cigna	$127 - $203	122%
Private Healthcare Systems	$178 - $216	172%
Devon	$190	183%
Intergroup	$203	196%
Multiplan	$229	221%

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 $178.
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 Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita 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.