CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $50
Cash Discount Price: $54
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 995 9Th Avenue Southwest, Bessemer, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$50

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: $54 (186%)

Insurance Median: $50 (172%)

Cash: $54 (186% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $50 (172% 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.

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	$9 - $90	31%
Cigna	$13 - $213	45%
Viva	$26 - $64	89%
Triwest	$28	96%
Phcs	$31 - $90	107%
Beech Street	$32 - $90	110%
One Health Plan	$34 - $84	117%
Geha	$36 - $90	124%
Healthchoice	$36 - $90	124%
Alamed	$41 - $101	141%
Construction Claims Management	$42 - $104	145%
Corvel	$43 - $116	148%
Multiplan	$43 - $106	148%
Novanet	$43 - $108	148%
Humana	$44 - $110	151%
Department Of Labor	$45 - $112	155%
Heritage Summit Health	$45 - $112	155%
Pnoa	$47 - $116	162%
Three Rivers	$47 - $116	162%
UnitedHealthcare	$47 - $166	162%

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 $54.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Medical West, An Affiliate of UAB Health System is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97116.
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.