CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Carle Richland Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $185
Cash Discount Price: $385
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital is $185. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $385. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 6.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 East Locust Street, Olney, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$385

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$185

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: $385 (1325%)

Insurance Median: $185 (637%)

Cash: $385 (1325% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $185 (637% 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 637% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 537%). 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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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
Aetna	$81 - $321	279%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$81 - $270	279%
Humana	$81	279%
Meridian	$81	279%
Molina	$81 - $116	279%
UnitedHealthcare	$81 - $294	279%
Wellcare	$81	279%
Cigna	$239	822%
Healthlink	$250 - $270	860%
Multiplan/Phcs	$327 - $335	1125%

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 $385.
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 Carle Richland Memorial Hospital 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.