CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Waverly Health Center

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $71
Cash Discount Price: $68
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Waverly Health Center is $71. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 2.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 312 9Th Street Sw, Waverly, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$71

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: $68 (234%)

Insurance Median: $71 (244%)

Cash: $68 (234% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $71 (244% 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 244% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 144%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$25 - $103	86%
Choicecare Network - All Plans	$28 - $56	96%
Health Alliance-All Plans	$28 - $132	96%
Midlands Choice Mcare	$28 - $63	96%
Medicare (plans)	$31 - $63	107%
Midlands Choice-All Other Plans	$34 - $132	117%
Wellmark Hmo	$43 - $87	148%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$43 - $96	148%
Hlth Partners Bridges Ntwrk	$79 - $102	272%
Hlth Partners Open Ntwrk - All Other Plans	$79 - $102	272%
Aetna	$96 - $125	330%

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 $68.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Waverly Health Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97116.
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.