CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $50
  • Cash Discount Price: $72
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.72x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Tift Regional Medical Center is $50. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $72. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$72

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$50

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: $72 (248%)
Insurance Median: $50 (172%)
Cash: $72 (248% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $50 (172% 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.

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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
Va Contract $20 69%
Aetna $27 - $124 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $144 93%
Clover Health $27 93%
Hospice $27 93%
Medicare (plans) $27 93%
Tricare $27 93%
UnitedHealthcare $27 - $122 93%
Wellcare $27 - $28 93%
Humana $29 - $72 100%
Pruitt Health Premier $29 100%
Peach State Health Plan $31 107%
Amerigroup $32 110%
Medicaid / KanCare $32 110%
Peachstate $34 117%
Caresource $36 124%
Health One Alliance $39 134%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange $41 141%
Zelis Network Solutions $46 - $54 158%
Ga Workers Comp $53 182%
Self Pay 50 $72 248%
Misc Commercial Insurance Plans $130 447%
Self Pay $130 447%
Cigna $131 451%
Misc Non Contracted Commercial Plans $144 496%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA 31794
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals