CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $36
Cash Discount Price: $40
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Lawrence Memorial Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1309 West Main Street, Walnut Ridge, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$36

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: $40 (119%)

Insurance Median: $36 (107%)

Cash: $40 (119% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $36 (107% 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
Arkansas Total Care	$11 - $28	33%
Caresource	$12 - $63	36%
Empower Healthcare Solutions	$12 - $29	36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24 - $40	71%
Humana	$24 - $40	71%
Arkansas Superior Select	$25 - $39	74%
Cigna	$25 - $40	74%
Provider Partners Health Plans	$25 - $39	74%
Wellcare By Allwell	$25 - $39	74%
Wellcare Health Plans	$25 - $39	74%
Ambetter / Centene	$31 - $52	92%
Amerigroup	$31 - $40	92%
Qualchoice Of Arkansas	$31 - $48	92%
Allwell	$32 - $42	95%
Wellcare	$32 - $70	95%
Qualchoice	$35 - $52	104%
Aetna	$36 - $56	107%
Assured Benefits Administrators	$38 - $59	113%
Covenant Healthcare	$41	122%
Healthlink	$42 - $65	125%

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 $40.
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 Lawrence Memorial Hospital 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.