CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97750
  • Insurance Median: $183
  • Cash Discount Price: $172
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.43x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center is $183. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $172. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 5.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3421 West Ninth Street, Waterloo, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$172

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$183

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: $172 (510%)
Insurance Median: $183 (543%)
Cash: $172 (510% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $183 (543% 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 543% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 443%). 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 - $302 92%
Amish Hospital Aid $31 92%
Medicare (plans) $31 - $33 92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $32 95%
UnitedHealthcare $32 - $271 95%
Oscar $49 145%
Centivo $53 157%
Ambetter / Centene $54 160%
Health Choices $61 - $64 181%
Medical Associates $61 - $64 181%
Claimdoc $65 193%
Nova $65 193%
Health Partners $169 - $178 501%
Auxiant $183 - $192 543%
Cigna $183 - $192 543%
Medica $183 - $192 543%
Midlands $183 - $192 543%
Midlands Choice $183 - $192 543%
Geha $231 685%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $258 - $271 765%
Allied Benefit Systems $302 895%
Asr Health Benefits $302 895%
Christian Brother Services $302 895%
Coventry $302 895%
First Health $302 895%
Lucent Health $302 895%
Luminare Health $302 895%
Medical Mutual $302 895%
Meritain $302 895%
Webtpa $302 895%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3421 West Ninth Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals