Group therapy session Cost by Hospital

Group therapy session is a hospital service. Prices are from 1586 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$156median cash price · 1586 hospitals, 52 statestypically $50–$532 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$280
Cash / self-pay
$156
Insurer-negotiated
$104
Medicare pays
$30
$50$532
Median cash $156  ·  Medicare $30  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $156 — about 5.1× the Medicare rate ($30). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($61).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $280 list price could save about $124 (44%).

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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
Grand River Hospital District Rifle, CO $24 $903 — 107 min 14.4%
East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA $24 $24 ★ 2/5 162 min 15.3%
Madison State Hospital Madison, IN $24 — — — —
Evansville State Hospital Evansville, IN $24 — — — —
Cimarron Memorial Hospital Boise City, OK $27 $36 — 107 min 14.8%
West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA $27 $153 ★ 3/5 154 min 15.0%
Acadia General Hospital Crowley, LA $28 $84 ★ 3/5 108 min 15.4%
Mountain Lakes Medical Center Clayton, GA $28 $56 — 107 min 15.2%
Kaweah Health Medical Center Visalia, CA $29 $26 ★ 3/5 275 min 14.4%
Spencer Municipal Hospital Spencer, IA $29 $66 ★ 4/5 118 min 14.4%
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc Iron River, MI $29 — — 117 min 14.7%
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics Laurium, MI $29 — — 96 min 16.0%
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital Ironwood, MI $29 — — 133 min 15.6%
Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital & Clinics, Inc. Stevens Point, WI $29 — ★ 4/5 145 min 15.4%
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital Rhinelander, WI $29 — ★ 3/5 161 min 14.4%
Aspirus Wausau Hospital Wausau, WI $29 — ★ 4/5 156 min 14.1%
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital Portage, WI $29 — ★ 3/5 151 min 14.6%
Howard Young Medical Center Woodruff, WI $29 — ★ 4/5 164 min 14.6%
Aspirus Eagle River Hospital Eagle River, WI $29 — — 87 min 15.5%
Aspirus Stanley Hospital Stanley, WI $29 — — 158 min 14.8%
Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital Tomahawk, WI $29 — — 121 min 14.1%
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics, Inc Medford, WI $29 — — 149 min 14.4%
Aspirus Merrill Hospital Merrill, WI $29 — — 126 min 15.2%
Kau Hospital Pahala, HI $30 — — 83 min —
Northern Maine Medical Center Fort Kent, ME $30 $55 — 147 min —

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 July 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 Group 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: $156; Medicare pays $30.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 179
$24
$10 – $183
Univera 13
$25
$20 – $30
Independent Health 22
$39
$21 – $183
Highmark 74
$48
$27 – $193
Priority Health 41
$64
$24 – $301
Harvard Pilgrim 27
$85
$34 – $127
Medicare 321
$90
$24 – $140
Tricare / VA 251
$91
$24 – $249
Amerigroup 114
$92
$21 – $400
Centene / Ambetter 489
$92
$24 – $184
UCare 48
$94
$93 – $212
Medica 114
$95
$51 – $165
Devoted Health 123
$96
$85 – $104
Oscar Health 120
$100
$27 – $242
Humana 668
$100
$25 – $325
Molina Healthcare 375
$101
$20 – $245
Blue Cross Blue Shield 774
$102
$24 – $417
UnitedHealthcare 848
$103
$28 – $357
UPMC Health Plan 59
$103
$40 – $277
SelectHealth 36
$105
$61 – $264
Geisinger 31
$109
$44 – $414
MVP Health Care 66
$109
$31 – $266
Anthem 312
$112
$26 – $337
AvMed 31
$114
$52 – $186
Bright Health 32
$121
$87 – $330
AmeriHealth 141
$121
$24 – $514
Aetna 845
$121
$34 – $374
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 78
$125
$48 – $509
Kaiser Permanente 110
$129
$32 – $310
Cigna 628
$135
$42 – $394
HealthPartners 135
$153
$70 – $260
EmblemHealth 51
$171
$91 – $521
Health Net 162
$186
$44 – $610
Sanford Health Plan 40
$198
$69 – $294
Coventry 84
$207
$37 – $660
MultiPlan / PHCS network 456
$245
$90 – $532
Security Health Plan 32
$252
$87 – $352
Healthcare Highways 21
$258
$71 – $392

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$50
New Hampshire$56
Michigan$59
Maine$59
Montana$66
Kansas$71

Prices by city

Chicago, ILPhiladelphia, PAAustin, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYBaltimore, MDBrooklyn, NYFort Worth, TXSacramento, CASan Antonio, TXAlbuquerque, NMBronx, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHDallas, TXLos Angeles, CANashville, TNBoston, MACincinnati, OHColorado Springs, COMilwaukee, WIRochester, NYAnaheim, CAArlington, TX

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
Esther Alasa, LPCLicensed Professional CounselorHouston, TX8,369
Donald Miro, PH.D.Psychologist, ClinicalEvanston, IL7,730
Hernan Pabon, MDPsychiatryMiami, FL5,924
Jason Baron, M.D.PsychiatryHouston, TX5,863
Daniel Goldberg, PSY.D.Psychologist, ClinicalLake Villa, IL5,800
Thomika AndrewsLicensed Clinical Social WorkerHouston, TX4,565
Tanisha Ranger, PSY.D.Psychologist, ClinicalLas Vegas, NV3,666
Crestre Boddy, LCSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerAtlanta, GA3,344
Jessy CecilNurse PractitionerStafford, TX3,087
Ngoneh Gaye-BullardLicensed Clinical Social WorkerAtlanta, GA2,984
Marjorie Gillespie, PH.D., PMHNP,M-CAPNurse PractitionerSunrise, FL2,918
Joseph Coleman, LCSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerHouston, TX2,914

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Does Medicare cover Group therapy session?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Group therapy session. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $30. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $6 — 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 1586 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $156, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $280, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $104, a Medicare rate of about $30. Most cash prices fall between $50 and $532 — 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 Group therapy session cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1586 US hospitals is $156. Most hospitals fall between $50 and $532. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Group therapy session?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $30). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Group therapy session?
Medicare pays about $30. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Group 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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