CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Medstar Union Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $500
Cash Discount Price: $490
vs. Medicare Baseline: 14.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Medstar Union Memorial Hospital is $500. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $490. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 14.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 201 East University Parkway, Baltimore, MD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$490

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$500

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: $490 (1453%)

Insurance Median: $500 (1482%)

Cash: $490 (1453% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $500 (1482% 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 1482% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1382%). 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	$176 - $950	522%
Amerigroup	$176 - $950	522%
Amerihealth Caritas District Of Columbia	$176 - $950	522%
Carefirst Advantage Inc	$176 - $950	522%
Carefirst Blue Choice Inc	$176 - $950	522%
Cigna	$176 - $950	522%
First Health	$176 - $950	522%
Hscsn	$176 - $950	522%
Humana	$176 - $950	522%
Kaiser Permanente	$176 - $950	522%
Magellan Behavioral Health Inc	$176 - $950	522%
Mamsi	$176 - $950	522%
Medstar Family Choice	$176 - $950	522%
Medstar Family Choice Inc	$176 - $950	522%
Ncppo Healthlink Ppo	$176 - $950	522%
Pfc	$176 - $950	522%
Private Healthcare Systems (Phcs)	$176 - $950	522%
Tricare	$176 - $950	522%
United Behavioral Health Inc	$176 - $950	522%
UnitedHealthcare	$176 - $950	522%

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 $490.
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 Medstar Union Memorial Hospital 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.