CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97750
  • Insurance Median: $210
  • Cash Discount Price: $155
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.23x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Mercyone Newton Medical Center is $210. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $155. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 6.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$155

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$210

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$33.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $33.73 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $155 (460%)
Insurance Median: $210 (623%)
Cash: $155 (460% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $210 (623% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $33.73 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 623% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 523%). 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
Iowa Total Care $25 74%
Medicaid / KanCare $25 74%
Aetna $31 - $223 92%
Medicare (plans) $31 - $33 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $32 95%
UnitedHealthcare $32 - $172 95%
Amish Hospital Aid $43 127%
Centivo $46 136%
Oscar $49 145%
Ambetter / Centene $54 160%
Claimdoc $65 193%
Nova $65 193%
Newton Correctional Facility $155 460%
Geha $172 510%
Health Choices $180 534%
Medical Associates $180 534%
Health Partners $210 623%
Auxiant $219 649%
Cigna $219 649%
Health Alliance $219 649%
Medica $219 649%
Midlands $219 649%
Midlands Choice $219 649%
1199 National Benefit Fund $223 661%
Allied Benefit Systems $223 661%
Asr Health Benefits $223 661%
Christian Brother Services $223 661%
Coventry $223 661%
First Health $223 661%
Lucent Health $223 661%
Luminare Health $223 661%
Medical Mutual $223 661%
Meritain $223 661%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $223 661%
Webtpa $223 661%
Crime Victim Assistance $238 706%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $238 706%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals