CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: University of Alabama Hospital

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97750
  • Insurance Median: $166
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at University of Alabama Hospital is $166. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 4.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$166

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$33.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $33.73 (100%)
Insurance Median: $166 (492%)
Ins. Median: $166 (492% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $33.73 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 492% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 392%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Viva $18 53%
Triwest $32 95%
University Of Alabama $98 - $106 291%
UnitedHealthcare $106 - $188 314%
Aetna $119 - $129 353%
Coventry $127 - $170 377%
North Alabama Managed Care $127 - $137 377%
Cigna $131 - $161 388%
Comp One $140 - $152 415%
Alamed $146 - $158 433%
Construction Claims Management $146 - $158 433%
Corvel $156 - $169 462%
Evolutions $156 - $190 462%
Healthcare Alliance $156 - $169 462%
Novanet $156 - $190 462%
Prime Health Services $156 - $190 462%
Select Value Care $156 - $169 462%
Starcare $156 - $169 462%
Tethys $156 - $169 462%
Multiplan $160 - $173 474%
Department Of Labor $166 - $179 492%
Geha $166 - $179 492%
Gulf Health Plans $166 - $179 492%
Heritage Summit Health $166 - $179 492%
Humana $166 - $179 492%
Mississippi Physicians $166 - $179 492%
Phifer $166 - $179 492%
Preferred Health Partnership $166 - $179 492%
Southern Nuclear $166 - $179 492%
Vantage Health Plan $166 - $179 492%
Galaxy Health Network $176 - $190 522%
National Provider Network $176 - $190 522%
North Mississippi Health Link $176 - $190 522%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 619 South 19Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals