Family therapy session Cost by Hospital

Family therapy session is a hospital service. Prices are from 1541 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$228median cash price · 1541 hospitals, 52 statestypically $91–$623 depending on the hospital
≈ 2.1× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$391
Cash / self-pay
$228
Insurer-negotiated
$182
Medicare pays
$110
$91$623
Median cash $228  ·  Medicare $110  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $228 — about 2.1× the Medicare rate ($110). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($219).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $391 list price could save about $162 (42%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Windom Area Health Windom, MN $35 $44 — 108 min 14.7%
Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital Oneonta, NY $43 $204 ★ 3/5 123 min 15.2%
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $46 $164 ★ 4/5 132 min 15.1%
O'connor Hospital Delhi, NY $49 $65 — 88 min 14.7%
Little Falls Hospital Little Falls, NY $49 $54 ★ 2/5 110 min 15.7%
Cobleskill Regional Hospital Cobleskill, NY $49 $62 ★ 4/5 109 min 14.6%
Acadia General Hospital Crowley, LA $51 $146 ★ 3/5 108 min 15.4%
University of Michigan Health System Ann Arbor, MI $53 $87 ★ 4/5 358 min 15.3%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport, LA $53 $151 ★ 2/5 247 min 15.8%
Astria Sunnyside Hospital Sunnyside, WA $54 $24 ★ 2/5 122 min 15.4%
Saint Vincent Hospital Erie, PA $54 $72 ★ 4/5 212 min 14.7%
Ochsner St Anne General Hospital Raceland, LA $55 $63 — 119 min 14.5%
Unity Health-Jacksonville Jacksonville, AR $57 — — 130 min 15.2%
Unity Health-Newport Newport, AR $57 — — 104 min 15.4%
Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA $57 $44 ★ 5/5 280 min 14.4%
Jefferson Hospital Louisville, GA $57 $82 — 92 min 15.2%
Jefferson Hospital Jefferson Hills, PA $57 $82 ★ 4/5 172 min 15.4%
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $58 $151 ★ 2/5 178 min 15.4%
East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA $60 $102 ★ 2/5 162 min 15.3%
Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA $62 $146 ★ 4/5 179 min 14.6%
Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI $64 $98 — — —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $65 $141 ★ 4/5 95 min 15.2%
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $65 $92 ★ 4/5 183 min 15.0%
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $65 $133 ★ 2/5 158 min 15.2%
Parkside, Inc Tulsa, OK $65 $103 — — —

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Family therapy session

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $228; Medicare pays $110.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 175
$86
$28 – $246
Univera 13
$107
$83 – $123
Independent Health 23
$115
$89 – $246
Priority Health 34
$128
$68 – $321
Medicare 306
$136
$81 – $203
Amerigroup 110
$139
$77 – $215
Molina Healthcare 357
$150
$69 – $298
Highmark 69
$151
$83 – $347
AmeriHealth 128
$152
$34 – $465
Anthem 297
$154
$80 – $436
Centene / Ambetter 463
$156
$49 – $292
Tricare / VA 218
$156
$95 – $246
Humana 629
$157
$84 – $350
Devoted Health 118
$157
$110 – $195
Blue Cross Blue Shield 742
$165
$77 – $527
UnitedHealthcare 801
$167
$76 – $395
UCare 47
$168
$130 – $368
UPMC Health Plan 47
$181
$72 – $443
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 74
$182
$168 – $815
Aetna 798
$184
$78 – $443
Geisinger 25
$189
$154 – $719
AvMed 31
$194
$75 – $368
Oscar Health 110
$197
$85 – $308
Cigna 603
$200
$91 – $561
Kaiser Permanente 96
$202
$97 – $415
HealthPartners 120
$210
$116 – $443
Bright Health 26
$218
$164 – $299
Security Health Plan 30
$221
$121 – $465
Healthcare Highways 15
$222
$138 – $368
Harvard Pilgrim 28
$232
$134 – $364
MVP Health Care 65
$233
$92 – $483
Medica 102
$235
$94 – $437
SelectHealth 36
$235
$149 – $424
Health Net 143
$237
$61 – $658
Sanford Health Plan 36
$265
$103 – $420
EmblemHealth 50
$270
$190 – $1,400
Coventry 82
$272
$49 – $477
MultiPlan / PHCS network 441
$325
$116 – $681

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Tennessee$81
Maine$121
Washington$129
Michigan$132
Mississippi$138
Montana$144

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYBaltimore, MDBrooklyn, NYBronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHDallas, TXFort Worth, TXNashville, TNAlbuquerque, NMBoston, MACincinnati, OHMilwaukee, WIRochester, NYArlington, TXAurora, COBirmingham, ALColorado Springs, COJacksonville, FLKnoxville, TN

Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Stuart Nathan, PH.D.Psychologist, ClinicalHouston, TX1,005
Stephen Daurio, PH.D.Psychologist, ClinicalWestfield, NJ991
Eva Fogelman, PH.DPsychologist, ClinicalNew York, NY664
Ramon Garcia, M.D.PsychiatrySacramento, CA654
Tsilya Bass, M.D.PsychiatryWest Hollywood, CA563
Lawrence GreensteinLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLakewood, NJ545
Dempsey Spears, LPCLicensed Professional CounselorTexas City, TX500
Gerard Pruziner, LCSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCommack, NY468
Michael Matasci, LCSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerBrooklyn, NY432
Dina Makarova, LCSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerBrooklyn, NY420
Peter Taylor, D.O.PsychiatryMilwaukie, OR407
Julie TolluLicensed Clinical Social WorkerHutto, TX404

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Does Medicare cover Family therapy session?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Family therapy session. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $110. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $22 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1541 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $228, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $391, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $182, a Medicare rate of about $110. Most cash prices fall between $91 and $623 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Family therapy session cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1541 US hospitals is $228. Most hospitals fall between $91 and $623. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Family therapy session?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $110). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Family therapy session?
Medicare pays about $110. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Family therapy session prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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