CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97112
  • Insurance Median: $167
  • Cash Discount Price: $120
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City is $167. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $120. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 5.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 East Spruce, Garden City, KS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$120

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$167

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: $120 (367%)
Insurance Median: $167 (510%)
Cash: $120 (367% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $167 (510% 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 510% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 410%). 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
UnitedHealthcare $32 - $303 98%
Aetna $33 - $411 101%
Medicare (plans) $33 101%
Devoted Health $33 101%
Cigna $33 - $202 101%
Kaiser $33 - $83 101%
Kansas Health $33 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $33 - $205 101%
Humana $33 101%
Innovage $33 101%
Denver Health $71 217%
Centura Employee Plan $72 220%
Direct To Employer $75 - $120 229%
Peak Health $99 - $117 302%
Multiplan $131 - $455 400%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan $143 - $150 437%
Wpaa $146 - $342 446%
Christian Health Aid $167 - $391 510%
Health Partners Of Kansas $203 - $474 620%

Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary

For this physical therapy service at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas, the facility's cash median rate of $120.00 is significantly lower than the state average of $167.00 and the negotiated rate of $167.00. While Medicare sets a benchmark of $32.73, commercial payers negotiate rates that range widely, with UnitedHealthcare plans paying as high as $303 and Multiplan plans reaching up to $455. Patients with high-deductible plans may find it financially advantageous to pay the cash price of $120.00 upfront, as this amount is often lower than the insurance negotiated rate. To secure this lower cash price, it is essential to request a "self-pay" classification and prompt-pay discount before scheduling, and to sign a waiver preventing automatic claims submission to avoid being billed the higher insurance rate.

The facility's facility rating of 2 and ownership by a voluntary non-profit church organization are noted, but the primary financial consideration for consumers is the potential for balance billing if insurance coverage is not utilized correctly. Although the No Surprises Act protects patients from balance billing for emergency care and non-emergency services from out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, patients should still verify their specific plan details to ensure they are not subject to unexpected charges. If a patient receives an itemized bill, they should request a full line-by-line audit to identify any errors, unbundled codes, or services not rendered, as over 80% of hospital bills contain mistakes that can be corrected through a formal written dispute.

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 401 East Spruce, Garden City, KS 67846
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals