CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Slidell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $39
Cash Discount Price: $15
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Slidell Memorial Hospital is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$39

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$33.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $33.73 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $15 (44%)

Insurance Median: $39 (116%)

Cash: $15 (44% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $39 (116% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $33.73 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.

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
Medicaid / KanCare	$28 - $29	83%
Aetna	$31 - $54	92%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$31	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $75	92%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$31	92%
Humana	$31	92%
Medicare (plans)	$31	92%
Ochsner Health Plan	$31	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$31	92%
Tricare	$32	95%
First Health Network	$34 - $40	101%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$38 - $45	113%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$51 - $60	151%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$69 - $81	205%
Cigna	$218	646%

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 $15.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97750.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Slidell Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97750.
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.