CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: The East Alabama Healthcare Authority

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $52
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at The East Alabama Healthcare Authority is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$52

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$29.06

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $29.06 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $35 (120%)
Insurance Median: $52 (179%)
Cash: $35 (120% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $52 (179% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $29.06 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.

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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
Novanet $9 - $10 31%
Aetna $27 - $65 93%
Beechstreet $27 - $55 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $49 93%
Cigna $27 93%
Humana $27 - $57 93%
Simpra $27 93%
Viva $27 - $62 93%
Alabama Crime Victims $32 110%
Mcm Maxcare $50 - $52 172%
Mega Life $50 - $52 172%
UnitedHealthcare $50 - $52 172%
Coventry First Health $54 - $55 186%
Geha $54 - $55 186%
Multiplan $54 - $55 186%
Workers Comp $54 - $55 186%
Trpn $57 - $58 196%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals