CMS Price Transparency Data

Family therapy session

Facility: Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

Billing Code: 90847 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 90847
Insurance Median: $271
Cash Discount Price: $126
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Family therapy session at Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital is $271. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $181.34, this hospital’s rate is 1.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 15Th Avenue Se, Puyallup, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$271

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: $126 (69%)

Insurance Median: $271 (149%)

Cash: $126 (69% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $271 (149% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Pacificsource	$110 - $159	61%
Aetna	$181 - $750	100%
Regence	$181	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$182 - $816	100%
Molina	$184 - $324	101%
Wellcare	$184	101%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$193 - $295	106%
First Health	$229	126%
Multiplan/Phcs	$229	126%
Cigna	$270	149%
Premera	$273 - $732	151%
Ambetter / Centene	$351	194%
First Choice	$460 - $835	254%
Kaiser	$635	350%

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 $126.
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 Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital 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.