CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Rush University Medical Center

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $67
Cash Discount Price: $65
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Rush University Medical Center is $67. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1653 West Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$65

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$67

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: $65 (224%)

Insurance Median: $67 (231%)

Cash: $65 (224% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $67 (231% 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 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). 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.

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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
Cigna	$30 - $129	103%
Aetna	$31 - $129	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $129	107%
Meridian Dnsp	$31	107%
Molina Fide-Snp	$31	107%
Ambetter / Centene	$40	138%
Molina Exch - All Other Plans	$40	138%
County Care Mcaid - All Plans	$45	155%
Meridian Mcaid - All Other Plans	$45	155%
Molina Mcaid	$48	165%
UnitedHealthcare	$73 - $174	251%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans	$129	444%
Humana	$129	444%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$129	444%
Zing Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans	$137	471%

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 $65.
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 Rush University Medical 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.