CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Kern Valley Healthcare District

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97750
  • Insurance Median: $136
  • Cash Discount Price: $136
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.03x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Kern Valley Healthcare District is $136. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $136. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 4.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$136

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$136

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: $136 (403%)
Insurance Median: $136 (403%)
Cash: $136 (403% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $136 (403% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 403% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 303%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medi-Cal $16 47%
Healthnet (Aim) $52 154%
Healthnet Mcal $52 154%
Blue Shield - All Plans $80 237%
UnitedHealthcare $117 347%
Healthnet Med Adv $136 403%
Humana $136 403%
Brand New Day - All Plans $156 462%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $157 465%
Tricare $454 1346%
Aetna $493 1462%
Healthnet- All Other Plans $512 1518%
Cigna $551 1634%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6412 Laurel Ave, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals