CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Minden Medical Center

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $101
Cash Discount Price: $82
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Minden Medical Center is $101. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $82. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 3.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in No 1 Medical Plaza, Minden, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$82

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$101

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: $82 (282%)

Insurance Median: $101 (348%)

Cash: $82 (282% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $101 (348% 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 348% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 248%). 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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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	$11 - $42	38%
Mcd Amerihealth	$11 - $42	38%
Mcd Healthy Blue	$11 - $42	38%
Mcd La Hlth Conn	$11 - $42	38%
Mcd United Hc La	$11 - $43	38%
Medicaid / KanCare	$11 - $42	38%
Humana	$12 - $47	41%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $299	96%
Commercial Insurance	$28 - $299	96%
Managed Care	$28 - $299	96%
Medicare (plans)	$28	96%
Private Pay	$74 - $299	255%
Industrial/Occ Health	$82	282%
Workers Comp	$82 - $299	282%
Auto Liability	$246 - $299	847%
Charity And Indigent	$246 - $299	847%

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 $82.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Minden Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97110.
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.