CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: New Ulm Medical Center

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97750
  • Insurance Median: $95
  • Cash Discount Price: $66
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at New Ulm Medical Center is $95. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $66. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$66

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$95

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: $66 (196%)
Insurance Median: $95 (282%)
Cash: $66 (196% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $95 (282% 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 282% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 182%). 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
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H) $24 - $32 71%
Medicaid / KanCare $27 - $56 80%
Hennepin Health $31 92%
Medica Health System $31 - $244 92%
Aetna $32 - $264 95%
Medicare (plans) $33 - $52 98%
UnitedHealthcare $34 - $313 101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $35 - $306 104%
Medica $35 - $223 104%
South Country Health Alliance $58 - $61 172%
Health Partners $60 - $103 178%
Cigna $77 - $112 228%
Medica Ubh (N) $82 - $98 243%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V) $90 267%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(A M U) $93 - $108 276%
Medica Ubh Pmap $94 - $129 279%
Medica Ubh (A) $97 - $136 288%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S) $98 291%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S) $98 - $136 291%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U) $117 347%
Medica Dual Solutions (A U) $152 451%
Bc Aware/Blue Plus (Nr) $212 629%
Medica Mhps $232 688%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN 56073
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals