CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Sycamore Shoals Hospital

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 90853
  • Insurance Median: $97
  • Cash Discount Price: $50
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Sycamore Shoals Hospital is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 West Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$97

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: $50 (48%)
Insurance Median: $97 (93%)
Cash: $50 (48% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $97 (93% 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 $26 - $347 25%
UnitedHealthcare $51 - $92 49%
Amerigroup $66 - $92 64%
Aetna $92 - $361 89%
Humana $92 89%
Managed Medicaire $92 89%
Medicare (plans) $92 89%
Sentara Health $92 89%
United Mine Workers Of America $92 89%
Molina Healthcare $96 - $361 92%
Cigna $97 - $160 93%
Devoted Health Plan $97 93%
Nhc Advantage $97 93%
Wellcare $98 - $331 94%
Medcost $116 112%
Ambetter / Centene $201 194%
First Health Coventry $248 239%
Seven Corners, Inc. $331 319%
Optima Health $347 334%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 West Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals