CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97110
  • Insurance Median: $77
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,932
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center is $77. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,932. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 2.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3421 West Ninth Street, Waterloo, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,932

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$77

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: $1,932 (6648%)
Insurance Median: $77 (265%)
Cash: $1,932 (6648% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $77 (265% 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 265% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 165%). 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 - $76 86%
Medicaid / KanCare $26 - $77 89%
Aetna $27 - $302 93%
Amish Hospital Aid $27 93%
Medicare (plans) $27 - $28 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 96%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $231 96%
Oscar $43 148%
Centivo $46 158%
Ambetter / Centene $47 162%
Health Choices $53 182%
Medical Associates $53 182%
Claimdoc $56 193%
Nova $56 193%
Health Partners $147 506%
Auxiant $159 547%
Cigna $159 547%
Medica $159 547%
Midlands $159 547%
Midlands Choice $159 547%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $224 771%
Geha $231 795%
Allied Benefit Systems $302 1039%
Asr Health Benefits $302 1039%
Christian Brother Services $302 1039%
Coventry $302 1039%
First Health $302 1039%
Lucent Health $302 1039%
Luminare Health $302 1039%
Medical Mutual $302 1039%
Meritain $302 1039%
Webtpa $302 1039%

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