Group psychotherapy in Myrtle Beach, SC: hospital prices
One hospital in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area prices CPT 90853 in its files, but fewer than three list a cash price, so we show the rows without a ranking.
One hospital in the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC metro area lists group psychotherapy (CPT 90853) in its price file, but only as a list price or negotiated insurer rates, not as a cash price. Hospitals must publish a discounted cash price for every shoppable service; where it is missing you can still ask for one by phone.
Sorted by cash price
Hospital facility fee onlyWhat's in the price
The hospital facility fee for CPT 90853. The doctor, anesthesia and lab work usually bill separately.
Cash vs. insured
Cash is what you pay without insurance. With insurance you pay a share of the negotiated rate, which can be higher than cash. You may ask for the cash price.
What to say on the phone
"I'd like the self-pay price for CPT 90853, in writing, and whether it covers facility, physician and anesthesia."
About group psychotherapy
CPT 90853 is group psychotherapy: a therapist-led session with several patients, typically 60 to 90 minutes, used for substance use recovery, anxiety, grief, chronic illness and skills-based programs such as DBT. The price is per person per session.
What the price covers
One person's attendance at one session. Hospital-owned programs may add a facility fee. Intensive outpatient programs bundle many group sessions into a daily rate, which is billed with different codes.
Why prices vary
Group therapy is the least expensive form of therapy per session, but hospital-listed prices vary widely and can approach the cost of an individual session. Community mental health centers, nonprofit programs and peer-support organizations often offer groups at low or no cost.
Questions to ask
- What is the self-pay price per session for 90853, and is there a facility fee?
- How many sessions does the program expect, and is there a package rate?
- Are there nonprofit or community groups for the same need?
Hospitals in Myrtle Beach, SC without a price for this procedure
Listed so you know who to call. The reason is what we found on their website.
- Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterNo price file found
- Mcleod Loris Hospitalcode not in file
- Tidelands Waccamaw Community HospitalWebsite blocks automated reading