CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Lucas County Health Center

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $63
  • Cash Discount Price: $84
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Lucas County Health Center is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $84. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 North 7Th Street, Chariton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$84

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$63

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: $84 (289%)
Insurance Median: $63 (217%)
Cash: $84 (289% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $63 (217% 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 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). 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 $51 175%
Humana $51 - $79 175%
Medicare (plans) $51 175%
UnitedHealthcare $51 - $72 175%
Occunet $56 193%
Wellmark Hmo $61 210%
Wellmark Ppo $61 210%
Iowa Total Care $65 224%
Molina $65 224%
Midlands Choice $88 303%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1200 North 7Th Street, Chariton, IA 50049
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals