CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: North Memorial Health Hospital

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $52
Cash Discount Price: $62
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at North Memorial Health Hospital is $52. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $62. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3300 Oakdale North, Robbinsdale, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$62

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$52

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: $62 (213%)

Insurance Median: $52 (179%)

Cash: $62 (213% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $52 (179% 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.

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	$23	79%
Ucare [1148]	$24 - $52	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $78	96%
Health Partners [1061]	$29 - $127	100%
Humana	$29	100%
Medicare (plans)	$29	100%
Medica [1086]	$30 - $266	103%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $32	103%
Aetna	$31 - $88	107%
America'S Ppo [1010]	$79 - $84	272%
Phcs [1172]	$88	303%
Multiplan [1176]	$94	323%
Cigna	$135	465%

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 $62.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm North Memorial Health Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97116.
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.