CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $24
Cash Discount Price: $110
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.83x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Ottumwa Regional Health Center is $24. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $110. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 0.83x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 E Pennsylvania, Ottumwa, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$110

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$24

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: $110 (379%)

Insurance Median: $24 (83%)

Cash: $110 (379% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $24 (83% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $48	72%
Wellpoint Iowa, Inc.	$21 - $23	72%
Aetna	$22 - $25	76%
Humana	$22	76%
Iowa Total Care Inc	$23	79%
Molina Healthcare Of Iowa	$24	83%
Oscar	$40	138%
Wellmark Health Plan Of Iowa	$75 - $94	258%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$83	286%
Cigna	$197	678%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $110.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ottumwa Regional Health Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97110.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.