CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $214
Cash Discount Price: $192
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $214. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $192. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 6.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$192

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$214

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: $192 (569%)

Insurance Median: $214 (634%)

Cash: $192 (569% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $214 (634% 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 634% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 534%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$33 - $383	98%
Aetna	$34 - $136	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $324	101%
Cigna	$34 - $110	101%
Cms	$34	101%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$34 - $291	101%
Devoted Health	$34	101%
Humana	$34	101%
Kaiser	$34 - $322	101%
Select Health	$34 - $89	101%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$179 - $280	531%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$193 - $226	572%
Kaiser Public Option	$214	634%
Phcs	$302	895%
Multiplan	$329	975%
First Health	$384	1138%
Midlands Choice	$384	1138%

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 $192.
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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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.