CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: University of Miami Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $116
Cash Discount Price: $39
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at University of Miami Hospital and Clinics is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 3.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1475 Nw 12Th Ave Suite 2175, Miami, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$116

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: $39 (134%)

Insurance Median: $116 (399%)

Cash: $39 (134% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $116 (399% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 399% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 299%). 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
Careplus	$36	124%
Sunshine Health	$36	124%
Molina Healthcare Of Fl	$39	134%
Amerihealth Caritas Fl	$41	141%
Oscar Health Of Fl	$41	141%
Aetna	$50 - $80	172%
Curative	$77	265%
Employers Health Network	$87	299%
Simply Healthcare	$87	299%
First Health	$94	323%
Health First New York Health Insurance	$94	323%
Broward Health	$102	351%
Beech Street	$116	399%
Dimension Health	$116	399%
Multiplan	$116	399%
UnitedHealthcare	$171 - $303	588%
Cigna	$249 - $300	857%
Avmed	$281 - $323	967%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$373 - $884	1284%

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 $39.
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 University of Miami Hospital and Clinics 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.