CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Sanford Westbrook Medical Center

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $132
Cash Discount Price: $129
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.54x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Sanford Westbrook Medical Center is $132. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $129. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 4.54x the Medicare baseline. Located in 920 Bell Avenue Po Box 188, Westbrook, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$129

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$132

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: $129 (444%)

Insurance Median: $132 (454%)

Cash: $129 (444% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $132 (454% 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 454% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 354%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$63 - $126	217%
Sanford Health Plan Align	$69	237%
Ucare	$74 - $141	255%
Wellmark Sd	$74	255%
Aetna	$75 - $140	258%
Health Partners	$75 - $129	258%
Medicare (plans)	$75	258%
UnitedHealthcare	$75 - $134	258%
Primewest	$76 - $81	262%
Security Health Plan	$89	306%
Sanford Health Plan	$127 - $150	437%
Medica	$142 - $152	489%
Cigna	$145	499%
First Choice Health Network	$145	499%
Healthez	$145	499%
Multiplan	$145	499%

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 $129.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sanford Westbrook Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97110.
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.