CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Bristol Hospital

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $55
Cash Discount Price: $106
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Bristol Hospital is $55. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $106. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 41 Brewster Rd, Bristol, CT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$106

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$55

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: $106 (314%)

Insurance Median: $55 (163%)

Cash: $106 (314% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $55 (163% 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.

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	$35 - $271	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $61	104%
Connecticare	$35 - $315	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$35 - $377	104%
Wellcare	$35 - $36	104%
Carepartners of Ct	$37	110%
Claim Doc	$71	210%
Multiplan	$156	462%
Cigna	$281	833%

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 $106.
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 Bristol 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.