CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $89
Cash Discount Price: $147
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Valley Presbyterian Hospital is $89. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$89

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$32.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $32.73 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $147 (449%)

Insurance Median: $89 (272%)

Cash: $147 (449% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $89 (272% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $32.73 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 272% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 172%). 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
Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal	$33 - $37	101%
Blue Shield Senior	$35	107%
Aetna	$36 - $85	110%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36 - $143	110%
Health Net Senior	$36	110%
La Care Covered California	$36	110%
Medicare (plans)	$36 - $37	110%
Ambetter / Centene	$50	153%
Heritage Provider Network (Regal & Lakeside)	$55	168%
Health Net	$70	214%
Cigna	$71 - $79	217%
La Care Medi-Cal	$80 - $89	244%
Phcs	$80 - $89	244%
Coventry Health Care (Ccn)	$93 - $104	284%
UnitedHealthcare	$95 - $253	290%
Beech Street	$100 - $111	306%
Multiplan	$120 - $133	367%
Blue Shield Ifp	$261	797%
Blue Shield	$299	914%

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 $147.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97112.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Valley Presbyterian Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97112.
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.