CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $187
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $187. 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 1.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$187

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: $187 (180%)

Ins. Median: $187 (180% 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
Texaschildrens	$17 - $128	16%
Tricare	$21 - $218	20%
Vacare	$21 - $128	20%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $218	26%
Medicare (plans)	$30 - $128	29%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$41 - $209	40%
Humana	$62 - $223	60%
Cigna	$68 - $218	66%
Ontarioministriesofhealth	$77 - $215	74%
Beijingst.Lucia	$78 - $218	75%
Embassyofqatar	$78 - $218	75%
Memorialhermannhealth	$78 - $218	75%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare	$83 - $232	80%
Interlink_Cancercare	$83 - $232	80%
Saudiarmedforces	$83 - $232	80%
Uae_Medical	$83 - $232	80%
Uaepoliceattache	$83 - $232	80%
Healthsmart	$88 - $246	85%
Vantage	$88 - $246	85%
Aetna	$106 - $218	102%
Multiplan	$187 - $249	180%
Phcs	$187 - $249	180%
Emergingtherapysolutions	$218 - $232	210%
Interlink	$218 - $246	210%

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 University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center 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.