CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90847
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $118
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 0.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$110

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$181.34

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $181.34 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $118 (65%)

Insurance Median: $110 (61%)

Cash: $118 (65% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $110 (61% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $181.34 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
Cook Children Health Plan [1380]	$44 - $110	24%
Wellpoint [1007]	$44 - $507	24%
Aetna	$47 - $532	26%
Molina [1382]	$49 - $558	27%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801]	$49 - $115	27%
UnitedHealthcare	$62 - $460	34%
Care Improvement Plus [1104]	$88 - $144	49%
Delta Dental Insurance Company [1151]	$88	49%
Medicare (plans)	$88 - $97	49%
Procare Advantage [2104]	$88 - $146	49%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance [1409]	$88	49%
Wellcare Of Texas [1330]	$88 - $91	49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$89 - $497	49%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056]	$95 - $532	52%
Superior Health Plan [1402]	$95 - $250	52%
Molina Aca [1337]	$122	67%
Cigna	$138 - $414	76%
Superior Healthplan [1383]	$250	138%
Great West Healthcare [1037]	$414	228%

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 $118.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 90847.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Parkland Health & Hospital System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 90847.
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.