CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Bristol Hospital

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $65
Cash Discount Price: $87
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Bristol Hospital is $65. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $87. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 41 Brewster Rd, Bristol, CT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$87

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$65

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$32.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $32.73 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $87 (266%)

Insurance Median: $65 (199%)

Cash: $87 (266% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $65 (199% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $32.73 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	$34 - $271	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $65	104%
Connecticare	$34 - $315	104%
UnitedHealthcare	$34 - $377	104%
Wellcare	$34 - $35	104%
Carepartners of Ct	$36	110%
Claim Doc	$68	208%
Multiplan	$124 - $133	379%
Cigna	$281	859%

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 $87.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97112.

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 97112.
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.