CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $89
Cash Discount Price: $104
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.64x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner is $89. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 180 West Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$89

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: $104 (308%)

Insurance Median: $89 (264%)

Cash: $104 (308% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $89 (264% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 264% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 164%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$28 - $29	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $89	95%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$32	95%
Humana	$32	95%
Medicare (plans)	$32	95%
Ochsner Health Plan	$32	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $365	95%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$33	98%
Tricare	$33	98%
Wellcare Of Louisiana	$33	98%
Zelis	$205	608%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$224	664%
Cigna	$225	667%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$241	714%
First Health Network	$280	830%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$280	830%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$280	830%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo	$298	883%
Galaxy Health Network Wc	$298	883%
Employers Health Network (Ehn)	$317	940%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$317	940%
Usa Managed Care Network	$317	940%
Aetna	$332	984%

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 $104.
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 Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner 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.