CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Hartford Hospital

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $175
Cash Discount Price: $140
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.19x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Hartford Hospital is $175. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 5.19x the Medicare baseline. Located in 80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$140

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

$33.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $33.73 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $140 (415%)

Insurance Median: $175 (519%)

Cash: $140 (415% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $175 (519% 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 519% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 419%). 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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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	$36 - $210	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36 - $228	107%
Health New England	$36	107%
Molina DBA Connecticare	$36 - $258	107%
Tufts	$36	107%
United	$36 - $275	107%
Wellcare	$36	107%
Cigna	$178	528%
Oxford	$275	815%

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 $140.
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 Hartford Hospital 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.