CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $88
Cash Discount Price: $94
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center is $88. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 3.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1024 Central Park Dr, Steamboat Springs, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$88

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: $94 (323%)

Insurance Median: $88 (303%)

Cash: $94 (323% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $88 (303% 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 303% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 203%). 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
Aetna	$30 - $100	103%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $98	103%
Cigna	$30 - $102	103%
Cms	$30	103%
Devoted Health	$30	103%
Humana	$30	103%
Kaiser	$30	103%
Select Health	$30 - $94	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $89	103%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$81 - $102	279%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$82 - $91	282%
Multiplan/Phcs	$95 - $96	327%
First Health	$101 - $102	348%

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 $94.
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 Uchealth Yampa Valley Medical Center 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.