CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $66
  • Cash Discount Price: $24
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Sparrow Ionia Hospital is $66. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $24. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 2.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$24

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$66

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: $24 (83%)
Insurance Median: $66 (227%)
Cash: $24 (83% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $66 (227% 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 227% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 127%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare $19 65%
Aetna $28 - $84 96%
Covenant Advantage $28 96%
Medicare (plans) $28 - $30 96%
Medigold $28 96%
Senior Community Care $28 96%
Humana $29 - $91 100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $32 - $70 110%
Blue Care Network $63 217%
Priority $69 237%
UnitedHealthcare $86 296%
Cigna $89 306%
Great West Healthcare $89 306%
Asr $90 310%
Health Alliance Plan $90 310%
Cofinity $91 313%
Mclaren Commercial $100 344%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI 48846
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals