CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97750
  • Insurance Median: $54
  • Cash Discount Price: $51
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$51

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$54

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $51 (151%)
Insurance Median: $54 (160%)
Cash: $51 (151% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $54 (160% 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.

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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 $10 - $90 30%
Cigna $15 - $213 44%
Viva $30 - $64 89%
Triwest $32 95%
Phcs $36 - $90 107%
Beech Street $37 - $90 110%
One Health Plan $39 - $83 116%
Geha $42 - $90 125%
Healthchoice $42 - $90 125%
Alamed $47 - $100 139%
Construction Claims Management $49 - $104 145%
Multiplan $49 - $105 145%
Corvel $50 - $115 148%
Novanet $50 - $107 148%
Humana $51 - $109 151%
Department Of Labor $52 - $111 154%
Heritage Summit Health $52 - $111 154%
Pnoa $54 - $115 160%
Three Rivers $54 - $115 160%
UnitedHealthcare $166 492%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL 35022
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals