CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Doctors Hosptal at Renaissance

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $100
Cash Discount Price: $298
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Doctors Hosptal at Renaissance is $100. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $298. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 South McColl, Edinburg, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$298

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: $298 (287%)

Insurance Median: $100 (96%)

Cash: $298 (287% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$37 - $51	36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$82 - $139	79%
Aetna	$87 - $139	84%
Humana	$91	88%
Molina	$96 - $114	92%
Superior	$96 - $114	92%
Wellcare	$96	92%
Cl Frates	$100 - $139	96%
Healthsmart	$112 - $210	108%

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 $298.
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 Doctors Hosptal at Renaissance 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.