CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97750
  • Insurance Median: $53
  • Cash Discount Price: $70
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $70. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$70

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$53

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: $70 (208%)
Insurance Median: $53 (157%)
Cash: $70 (208% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $53 (157% 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.

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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 $12 - $113 36%
Medicaid / KanCare $12 - $41 36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $32 95%
Champus_Va $32 95%
Cigna $32 - $180 95%
Medicare (plans) $32 95%
Tricare $32 95%
Veterans_Administration $32 95%
Veterans_Choice-Triwest $32 95%
Humana $33 - $112 98%
Meritain $34 - $108 101%
Verity $36 - $115 107%
Ppo_Plus_ $45 - $144 133%
Phcs $53 - $168 157%
United_Healthcare_Behavorial_Health $53 - $168 157%
Coushatta_Tribe_Dept_Of_Health $58 172%
Lwcc $58 - $184 172%
First_Health $61 - $192 181%
Workers_Compensation $68 - $216 202%
Vantage_Commercial $74 219%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_La $77 228%
United_Healthcare $191 566%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals