CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $143
Cash Discount Price: $164
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center is $143. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $164. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 4.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 751 Medical Center Court, Chula Vista, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$164

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$143

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: $164 (564%)

Insurance Median: $143 (492%)

Cash: $164 (564% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $143 (492% 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 492% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 392%). 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 - $13,297	114%
Allianz Global Assistance	$33 - $105	114%
Epic Americas	$33 - $174	114%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$65 - $179	224%
Humana	$65 - $164	224%
Kaiser	$65 - $214	224%
Molina	$65 - $229	224%
Multiplan	$65 - $143	224%
Medi-Cal	$66 - $257	227%
Blue Shield	$74 - $214	255%
Health Net	$86 - $214	296%
Medicare (plans)	$109 - $168	375%
Community Health Group	$123 - $164	423%
Cigna	$139 - $150	478%
UnitedHealthcare	$146 - $880	502%
Interplan	$153	526%
Managed Health Network	$153 - $174	526%
County Medical Services	$179	616%

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 $164.
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 Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center 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.