CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $32
Cash Discount Price: $143
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $143. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$143

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$32

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: $143 (424%)

Insurance Median: $32 (95%)

Cash: $143 (424% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $32 (95% 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.

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
Triwest	$30	89%
Aetna	$31	92%
Medicare (plans)	$31 - $32	92%
Tribute Health	$31	92%
Va	$31	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $34	95%
Cigna	$32 - $160	95%
Essence Healthcare	$32	95%
Humana	$32	95%
Primewell Health Services	$32 - $87	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $192	95%
Wellcare By Allwell	$32	95%
Wellcare Non	$32	95%
Devoted Health Plan	$33	98%
Health Advantage	$34	101%
Ambetter / Centene	$46	136%
Northwest Health Plan	$53	157%
Qualchoice Novasys	$53	157%
Vantos	$53	157%

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 $143.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97750.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97750.
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.