CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: St Vincents Blount

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $70
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at St Vincents Blount is $70. 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 $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 2.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Gilbreath Drive, Oneonta, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$70

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%)

Insurance Median: $70 (241%)

Ins. Median: $70 (241% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 241% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 141%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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	$33 - $70	114%
Ambetter / Centene	$41 - $57	141%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$41	141%
UnitedHealthcare	$41 - $229	141%
Humana	$42 - $86	145%
Prime Health Services	$43 - $118	148%
Cigna	$44 - $55	151%
Seven Corners	$55	189%
Construction Claims Management	$101	348%
Corvel	$101	348%
Alamed	$107	368%
Multiplan	$110	379%
Pnoa	$110	379%
Viva	$110	379%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm St Vincents Blount is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97110.
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.