CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: St Joseph Medical Center

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $33
Cash Discount Price: $32
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at St Joseph Medical Center is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $32. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Carondelet Dr, Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$32

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$33

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: $32 (95%)

Insurance Median: $33 (98%)

Cash: $32 (95% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $33 (98% 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.

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
UnitedHealthcare	$16 - $46	47%
Medicaid / KanCare	$29	86%
Aetna	$33	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $60	98%
Cigna	$33	98%
Home State	$33 - $52	98%
Medicare (plans)	$33 - $34	98%
Pace Kc (Swope Health Services)	$33	98%
Tricare	$33	98%
Veterans Evaluation Services	$33	98%
Healthy Blue	$34 - $39	101%
Kansas Superior	$34	101%
Nhc Advantage	$36	107%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$46	136%
6 Degrees	$65	193%

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 $32.
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 St Joseph Medical Center 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.