CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Dch Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $47
Cash Discount Price: $47
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Dch Regional Medical Center is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 809 University Boulevard East, Tuscaloosa, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$47

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$47

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$32.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $32.73 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $47 (144%)

Insurance Median: $47 (144%)

Cash: $47 (144% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $47 (144% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $32.73 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$16 - $52	49%
Medicaid / KanCare	$30	92%
Choicecare	$38	116%
Humana	$38 - $57	116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$42	128%
Medicare (plans)	$42	128%
Simpra	$42	128%
UnitedHealthcare	$42 - $95	128%
Viva	$42 - $95	128%
Al. Dept Of Mental Health	$47	144%
Cigna	$52 - $107	159%
Healthnet	$52	159%
Seven Corners	$71	217%
Workers Comp	$81	247%
Healthspring	$95	290%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $47.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97112.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Dch Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97112.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.