CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $39
  • Cash Discount Price: $52
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$52

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
$29.06

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $29.06 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $52 (179%)
Insurance Median: $39 (134%)
Cash: $52 (179% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $39 (134% 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.

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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 $13 - $99 45%
Medicaid / KanCare $13 - $15 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 96%
Champus_Va $28 96%
Cigna $28 - $67 96%
Medicare (plans) $28 96%
Tricare $28 96%
Veterans_Administration $28 96%
Veterans_Choice-Triwest $28 96%
Humana $29 - $98 100%
Meritain $39 - $40 134%
Verity $41 - $43 141%
Coushatta_Tribe_Dept_Of_Health $51 175%
Ppo_Plus_ $52 - $53 179%
Phcs $60 - $62 206%
United_Healthcare_Behavorial_Health $60 - $62 206%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_La $63 217%
Vantage_Commercial $65 224%
Lwcc $66 - $68 227%
First_Health $69 - $71 237%
Workers_Compensation $77 - $80 265%
United_Healthcare $191 657%

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