CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Lutheran Medical Center

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $76
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Lutheran Medical Center is $76. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8300 W 38Th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$76

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%)

Insurance Median: $76 (225%)

Ins. Median: $76 (225% 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 225% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 125%). 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Kaiser Perm Hmo	$24 - $56	71%
Kaiser Self Funded	$30 - $56	89%
Kaiser Perm Ppo/Pos	$31 - $57	92%
Allegiance	$33	98%
Cigna	$33 - $132	98%
Aarp	$34	101%
Kaiser Snp	$34	101%
Select Health	$34	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$34 - $77	101%
Aetna	$49 - $118	145%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$52 - $111	154%
Geha	$53 - $77	157%
Preferred One	$53	157%
Humana	$55	163%
Denv Hlth Med Plan	$89	264%
Cofinity	$95	282%
First Health Network	$95	282%
Private Hlthcare Sys	$99	294%
Multiplan Inc	$111	329%

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 $X.
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 Lutheran Medical Center 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.