CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Wellstar Paulding Medical Center

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $30
Cash Discount Price: $88
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Wellstar Paulding Medical Center is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $88. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2518 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway, Hiram, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$88

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$30

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: $88 (303%)

Insurance Median: $30 (103%)

Cash: $88 (303% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $30 (103% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$28	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28	96%
Cigna	$29	100%
Caresource	$30 - $54	103%
Ambetter / Centene	$49	169%
Oscar Healthplan	$51	175%

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 $88.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Wellstar Paulding Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97110.
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.