Group therapy session Cost by Hospital

Group therapy session is a hospital service. Prices are from 1598 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$153median cash price · 1598 hospitals, 52 statestypically $50–$532 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.0× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$281
Cash / self-pay
$153
Insurer-negotiated
$104
Medicare pays
$30
$50$532
Median cash $153  ·  Medicare $30  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $153 — about 5.0× 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 $281 list price could save about $128 (46%).

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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
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson Carson City, MI $23 $85 ★ 4/5 91 min —
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $23 $93 ★ 3/5 299 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton Saint Johns, MI $23 $30 ★ 4/5 182 min —
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Charlotte, MI $23 $58 ★ 1/5 168 min —
Sparrow Ionia Hospital Ionia, MI $23 $67 ★ 2/5 158 min —
Grand River Hospital District Rifle, CO $24 $903 — 110 min —
East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA $24 $24 ★ 2/5 157 min —
Madison State Hospital Madison, IN $24 — — — —
Evansville State Hospital Evansville, IN $24 — — — —
Cimarron Memorial Hospital Boise City, OK $27 $36 — 107 min —
West Jefferson Medical Center Marrero, LA $27 $153 ★ 3/5 147 min —
Acadia General Hospital Crowley, LA $28 $84 ★ 3/5 109 min —
Mountain Lakes Medical Center Clayton, GA $28 $56 — 109 min —
Bayside Community Hospital Anahuac, TX $28 $18 — 106 min —
Kaweah Health Medical Center Visalia, CA $29 $26 ★ 3/5 254 min —
Spencer Municipal Hospital Spencer, IA $29 $66 ★ 4/5 128 min —
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc Iron River, MI $29 — — 113 min —
Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics Laurium, MI $29 — — 96 min —
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital Ironwood, MI $29 — — 134 min —
Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital & Clinics, Inc. Stevens Point, WI $29 — ★ 4/5 148 min —
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital Rhinelander, WI $29 — ★ 3/5 162 min —
Aspirus Wausau Hospital Wausau, WI $29 — ★ 4/5 157 min —
Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital Portage, WI $29 — ★ 3/5 153 min —
Howard Young Medical Center Woodruff, WI $29 — ★ 4/5 163 min —
Aspirus Eagle River Hospital Eagle River, WI $29 — — 89 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 October 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: $153; Medicare pays $30.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 182
$24
$10 – $183
Univera 13
$25
$20 – $30
Independent Health 22
$39
$21 – $183
Highmark 77
$48
$27 – $188
Priority Health 41
$64
$24 – $301
Harvard Pilgrim 27
$85
$33 – $127
Medicare 324
$90
$24 – $139
Tricare / VA 253
$91
$24 – $249
Amerigroup 115
$91
$23 – $257
Centene / Ambetter 503
$92
$24 – $181
UCare 49
$94
$93 – $212
Medica 115
$95
$51 – $165
Devoted Health 125
$96
$86 – $104
Oscar Health 133
$100
$27 – $238
Molina Healthcare 379
$101
$20 – $245
Humana 674
$101
$25 – $325
Blue Cross Blue Shield 778
$102
$24 – $417
UnitedHealthcare 867
$103
$28 – $338
UPMC Health Plan 61
$105
$40 – $276
SelectHealth 36
$105
$61 – $264
Geisinger 31
$109
$44 – $414
MVP Health Care 66
$109
$31 – $280
AvMed 33
$112
$52 – $186
Anthem 325
$114
$26 – $351
AmeriHealth 142
$121
$25 – $514
Aetna 862
$121
$34 – $364
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 78
$125
$48 – $509
Kaiser Permanente 109
$129
$32 – $305
EmblemHealth 64
$130
$55 – $246
Cigna 649
$136
$44 – $394
Bright Health 32
$137
$109 – $330
HealthPartners 135
$153
$70 – $260
Coventry 86
$170
$37 – $636
Health Net 163
$186
$44 – $610
Sanford Health Plan 41
$198
$69 – $294
MultiPlan / PHCS network 470
$245
$90 – $529
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 1598 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $153, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $281, 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 1598 US hospitals is $153. 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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