CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Methodist Jennie Edmundson

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $44
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Methodist Jennie Edmundson is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $44. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 2.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 933 East Pierce Street, Council Bluffs, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$44

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $44 (151%)
Insurance Median: $68 (234%)
Cash: $44 (151% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (234% 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 234% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 134%). 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
Aetna $27 - $87 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $27 - $166 93%
Humana $27 93%
Medica $27 - $177 93%
Medicare (plans) $27 - $72 93%
UnitedHealthcare $27 - $268 93%
Elite Choice - Mje $53 - $56 182%
Ambetter / Centene $57 - $58 196%
Ne Furniture Mart $67 - $87 231%
Midlands Choice $70 - $102 241%
Medica Choice $72 - $208 248%
Wellmark $73 - $80 251%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 933 East Pierce Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals