CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Salem Memorial District Hospital

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $154
  • Cash Discount Price: $138
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.30x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Salem Memorial District Hospital is $154. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 5.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in Po Box 774, Salem, MO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$154

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: $138 (475%)
Insurance Median: $154 (530%)
Cash: $138 (475% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $154 (530% 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 530% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 430%). 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
Aetna $59 - $175 203%
Ambetter / Centene $59 - $66 203%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $59 - $120 203%
Humana $59 - $165 203%
Tricare $59 - $66 203%
Triwest $59 - $66 203%
UnitedHealthcare $59 - $104 203%
Veteran'S Affairs $59 - $66 203%
Right Choice-Alliance $88 303%
Right Choice-Regular $100 344%
Healthlink $113 - $126 389%
First Health $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - C.B. Management Company/Joplin Supply Company $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - City Of Springfield $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Clayco $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Commerce Bank $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Diversified Plastics $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Employers Benefit Alliance $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Evolutions $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Fabick Cat $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Firsthealth Network $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Health Management Network $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Health Systems Inc $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Liberty Utilities/Empire District Electric $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Life Church $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Missouri State University $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Prime Health Services $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Quiktrip Corporation $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Shinesolar $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Springfield Public Schools $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Springfield Remanufacturing $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Sumnerone $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Trailiner $139 - $155 478%
Mercy - Walmart Mercy Accountable Care Plan $139 - $155 478%
Mercy-American Healthcare Alliance $139 - $155 478%
Phcs $139 - $165 478%
Cigna $147 - $165 506%
Mercy - Compresults $156 - $175 537%
Mercy - Corvel Corporation $156 - $175 537%
Mercy - Novasys $156 - $175 537%
Mercy - Scurlock Industries $156 - $175 537%
Mercy - Usa Managed Care Organization $156 - $175 537%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: Po Box 774, Salem, MO 65560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals