CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St Louis

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: $114
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St Louis is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $114. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 3.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 14561 N Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$114

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$114

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: $114 (338%)

Insurance Median: $114 (338%)

Cash: $114 (338% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $114 (338% 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 338% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 238%). 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

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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	$94 - $138	279%
Ambetter / Centene	$94 - $138	279%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$94 - $138	279%
Cigna	$94 - $138	279%
Devoted Health	$94 - $138	279%
Essence	$94 - $138	279%
Healthlink Hmo	$94 - $138	279%
Healthlink Ppo	$94 - $138	279%
Healthy Blue (Missouri Care)	$94 - $138	279%
Homestate Health Plan	$94 - $138	279%
Humana	$94 - $138	279%
Medica	$94 - $138	279%
Medicaid / KanCare	$94 - $138	279%
Meritain Health Cpd	$94 - $138	279%
Meritain Health Ppo Cpd	$94 - $138	279%
Starmark Cpd	$94 - $138	279%
Tricare	$94 - $138	279%
UnitedHealthcare	$94 - $138	279%
Wellcare	$94 - $138	279%

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 $114.
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 Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St Louis 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.