CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $97
Cash Discount Price: $80
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is $97. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $80. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1525 West 5Th Street, Storm Lake, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$80

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$97

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$32.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $32.73 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $80 (244%)

Insurance Median: $97 (296%)

Cash: $80 (244% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $97 (296% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $32.73 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 296% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 196%). 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

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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	$53 - $100	162%
Ambetter / Centene	$53 - $100	162%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$53 - $100	162%
Champus	$53	162%
Champva	$53	162%
Health Partners	$53 - $100	162%
Humana	$53 - $100	162%
Iowa Health Advantage	$53 - $100	162%
Medicare (plans)	$53 - $100	162%
UnitedHealthcare	$53 - $100	162%
Wellcare	$53 - $100	162%
Wellpoint	$53 - $100	162%
American Postal Workers	$80	244%
Avera	$85	260%
Cigna	$90	275%
First Administrators	$97	296%
Golden Rule	$97	296%
Great West	$97	296%
Healthscope	$97	296%
Medical Associates	$97	296%
Meritain	$97	296%
Midlands Choice	$97	296%

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 $80.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97112.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97112.
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.