CMS Price Transparency Data

Group therapy session

Facility: Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center

Billing Code: 90853 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90853
Insurance Median: $234
Cash Discount Price: $253
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Group therapy session at Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center is $234. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $253. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $103.79, this hospital’s rate is 2.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15225 Healthcote Boulevard, Haymarket, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$253

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$234

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: $253 (244%)

Insurance Median: $234 (225%)

Cash: $253 (244% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $234 (225% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 225% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 125%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Champva [50002]	$23	22%
Tricare	$23	22%
Cigna	$112 - $250	108%
Geha [40009]	$125	120%
UnitedHealthcare	$125 - $215	120%
Aetna	$148 - $331	143%
Carefirst [30007]	$165 - $370	159%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$196 - $215	189%
Sentara Behavioral Health [40052]	$210 - $242	202%
Sentara [40021]	$210 - $242	202%
Multiplan Generic [40035]	$237 - $531	228%
Vhn Generic [40040]	$237 - $531	228%
Kaiser Permenente [40014]	$281 - $400	271%

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 $253.
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 Uva Health Haymarket Medical 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.