CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Desert Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $36
Cash Discount Price: $35
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Desert Valley Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16850 Bear Valley Rd, Victorville, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$35

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: $35 (104%)

Insurance Median: $36 (107%)

Cash: $35 (104% 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
Blue Shield Of Promise	$16 - $36	47%
Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group	$16 - $46	47%
High Desert Pace	$16 - $36	47%
Molina	$16 - $36	47%
Traditional Medi-Cal	$16	47%
Vantage Care	$16 - $36	47%
Health Net Of Ca	$18 - $53	53%
Inland Empire Health Plan	$24 - $45	71%
Blue Shield Of Ca	$35 - $58	104%
Aetna	$36 - $46	107%
Alignment	$36	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36 - $159	107%
Brand New Day	$36 - $54	107%
Choice Physicians Network	$36	107%
Elite Health Plan	$36	107%
Epic Health Plan	$36	107%
High Desert Primary Care	$36	107%
Inland Empire Foundation For Medical Care	$36	107%
Medicare (plans)	$36	107%
Renal Payor Solutions	$36	107%
The Geo Group Inc	$36	107%
Tricare	$36	107%
UnitedHealthcare	$36	107%
Imperial Health Plan Of Ca	$38	113%
Wellpath	$43	127%
Prime Health Services Inc	$45	133%
Workers Compensation	$47	139%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$50	148%
Naphcare	$50	148%

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 $35.
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 Desert Valley 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.