CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Natividad Medical Center

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $119
Cash Discount Price: $159
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Natividad Medical Center is $119. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $159. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 4.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1441 Constitution Boulevard, Salinas, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$159

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$119

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: $159 (547%)

Insurance Median: $119 (409%)

Cash: $159 (547% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $119 (409% 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 409% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 309%). 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
Aspire Mcr Adv - All Plans	$32	110%
Wgat Cedar - All Plans	$39	134%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$86 - $89	296%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$101 - $104	348%
Blue Shield - All Plans	$102 - $105	351%
Aetna	$118 - $121	406%
UnitedHealthcare	$122 - $126	420%
Cigna	$133 - $137	458%
Medi-Cal	$157 - $161	540%
Medi-Cal Hmo - All Plans	$160 - $164	551%

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 $159.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Natividad Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97116.
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.