CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Mercy Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $156
  • Cash Discount Price: $52
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Mercy Regional Medical Center is $156. 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 5.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 E Main, Ville Platte, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$156

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: $156 (537%)
Cash: $52 (179% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $156 (537% 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 537% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 437%). 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
Aetna $21 72%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup $21 72%
Mcd Hmo La Care $21 72%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct $21 72%
Medicaid / KanCare $21 - $173 72%
UnitedHealthcare $21 72%
Tricare $22 - $173 76%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution $23 79%
Pp0/Manged Care $34 - $173 117%
Charity/Map $52 - $173 179%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $57 196%
Ppo/Manged Care $86 - $173 296%
American Postal Workers $138 475%
Work Comp $156 537%
Commerical $173 595%
Commerical Ip $173 595%
Mcr American Hlth Adv $173 595%
Medicare (plans) $173 595%
Mra Auto/Liability $173 595%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 800 E Main, Ville Platte, LA 70586
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals