CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $60
  • Cash Discount Price: $345
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Doctors Hospital is $60. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $345. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 2.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$345

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$60

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: $345 (1187%)
Insurance Median: $60 (206%)
Cash: $345 (1187% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $60 (206% 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 206% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 106%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Choice $15 52%
Devoted Health $24 - $28 83%
Health Net $24 - $27 83%
Humana $24 - $28 83%
Regency Hospice $24 - $28 83%
St Joseph Hospice $24 - $28 83%
United $24 - $160 83%
Absolute Total Care $25 - $64 86%
Aetna $25 - $196 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 - $28 86%
Coventry $25 - $28 86%
Healthspring $25 - $28 86%
Wellcare $25 - $71 86%
Clover $26 - $29 89%
Eon Health $26 - $29 89%
Georgia Assurance $26 - $29 89%
Shared Health $26 - $29 89%
Qtc Medical Group $29 - $33 100%
Cigna $43 - $81 148%
Amerigroup $49 - $50 169%
Ambetter / Centene $50 - $52 172%
Friday Health $58 - $60 200%
Nhc Advantage $65 - $67 224%
Pruitt Health $65 - $67 224%
Peach State $69 - $71 237%
Centurion $95 - $98 327%
Americas 1St Choice $96 - $99 330%
Health One Alliance $158 - $163 544%
Medcost $172 - $227 592%
Kaiser Permanente $188 - $194 647%
Multiplan $206 - $320 709%
Performax $234 - $241 805%
First Health $258 - $266 888%
Employer'S Health Network $275 - $284 946%
Novanet $309 - $320 1063%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals