CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: The Children's Mercy Hospital

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $74
Cash Discount Price: $67
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at The Children's Mercy Hospital is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $67. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$67

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$74

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$32.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $32.73 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $67 (205%)

Insurance Median: $74 (226%)

Cash: $67 (205% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $74 (226% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $32.73 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 226% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 126%). 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
Cigna	$14 - $107	43%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $103	82%
Healthy Blue	$29 - $89	89%
Medicaid / KanCare	$29 - $32	89%
Home State Health	$36 - $78	110%
Quiktrip	$39 - $100	119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $114	122%
Wppa Providrs Care	$40 - $100	122%
Healthlink	$42 - $136	128%
Health Midwest Comprehensive Care	$46 - $100	141%
American Healthcare Alliance	$47 - $131	144%
Aetna	$50 - $105	153%
Multiplan	$51 - $117	156%
Humana	$60 - $102	183%
Orscheln	$61 - $100	186%
Wellfit/Centrus	$63 - $100	192%
Coventry Health Care Of Kansas	$64 - $114	196%
Centivo	$65 - $100	199%
Nebraska Furniture Mart	$65 - $100	199%
Medica	$74 - $90	226%
Mercy Health	$93 - $116	284%
Coxhealth Network	$94 - $114	287%
National Preferred Provider Network	$112 - $139	342%

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 $67.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97112.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The Children's Mercy Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97112.
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.