CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Medstar Health Physical Therapy

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $57
Cash Discount Price: $53
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Medstar Health Physical Therapy is $57. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 102 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$57

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: $53 (182%)

Insurance Median: $57 (196%)

Cash: $53 (182% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $57 (196% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$32	110%
Tricare	$32	110%
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $239	110%
Aetna	$33 - $61	114%
Health Care Service Corporation	$33	114%
Humana	$33	114%
Kaiser Permanente	$33 - $53	114%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$37 - $56	127%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$37	127%
Jhhc	$49 - $57	169%
Pfc	$49 - $57	169%
Kaiser	$59 - $68	203%
Cigna	$65 - $74	224%
First Health	$65 - $74	224%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$65 - $74	224%

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 $53.
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 Medstar Health Physical Therapy 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.