CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $30
Cash Discount Price: $411
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $411. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9191 Grant St, Thornton, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$411

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$30

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: $411 (1414%)

Insurance Median: $30 (103%)

Cash: $411 (1414% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $30 (103% 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.

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	$26 - $217	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $304	89%
Bright Health	$26 - $123	89%
Cigna	$26 - $263	89%
Devoted Health	$26 - $30	89%
Humana	$26 - $30	89%
Mutual Of Omaha	$26 - $30	89%
Rocky Mountain Health	$26 - $30	89%
Total Longterm Care	$26 - $30	89%
Triwest Health Alliance	$26 - $30	89%
United	$26 - $185	89%
Innovage Pace	$27 - $31	93%
Kaiser	$27 - $146	93%
Wellcare	$27 - $31	93%
Delaware Life Insurance	$28 - $32	96%
Vail Health	$62	213%
Colorado Program For Children With Special Needs	$140	482%
Western Plains Community Health	$267	919%
Multiplan	$287 - $370	988%
Northcare	$287	988%
Physician Health Partners	$287	988%
Pinnacol Workers Comp	$308	1060%
Medical Development International	$329	1132%
Life Source Services	$350	1204%
Prime Health	$370	1273%

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 $411.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97116.
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.