CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $175
Cash Discount Price: $147
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.02x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $175. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $147. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 6.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$147

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$175

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: $147 (506%)

Insurance Median: $175 (602%)

Cash: $147 (506% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $175 (602% 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 602% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 502%). 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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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	$29 - $383	100%
Aetna	$30 - $207	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $324	103%
Cigna	$30 - $218	103%
Cms	$30	103%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$30 - $222	103%
Devoted Health	$30	103%
Humana	$30	103%
Kaiser	$30 - $246	103%
Select Health	$30 - $78	103%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$137 - $214	471%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$162 - $203	557%
Kaiser Public Option	$164	564%
Phcs	$230	791%
Multiplan	$251	864%
First Health	$293	1008%
Midlands Choice	$293	1008%

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 $147.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97110.

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 97110.
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.