CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Carle Bromenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $38
Cash Discount Price: $191
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Carle Bromenn Medical Center is $38. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $191. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1304 Franklin Avenue, Normal, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$191

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$38

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: $191 (657%)

Insurance Median: $38 (131%)

Cash: $191 (657% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $38 (131% 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
Meridian	$19 - $28	65%
Aetna	$22 - $126	76%
Humana	$22 - $28	76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $118	96%
Molina	$28 - $38	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$28 - $118	96%
Wellcare	$28	96%
Community Partners Health Plan (Cphp)	$115	396%
Cigna	$118	406%
Healthlink	$124	427%
Multiplan/Phcs	$143	492%

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 $191.
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 Carle Bromenn 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.