CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Shriners Hospitals for Children

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $74
Cash Discount Price: $156
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Shriners Hospitals for Children is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $156. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4400 Clayton Ave, Saint Louis, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$156

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: $156 (477%)

Insurance Median: $74 (226%)

Cash: $156 (477% 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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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Ambetter / Centene	$23 - $28	70%
Aetna	$27 - $45	82%
Medicaid / KanCare	$27	82%
Missouri Care	$28	86%
Soonercare	$28	86%
UnitedHealthcare	$33 - $180	101%
Healthchoice Of Oklahoma	$46	141%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$101	309%
Cigna	$130	397%
Providence Health Plan	$139	425%
Healthlink	$141 - $155	431%

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 $156.
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 Shriners Hospitals for Children 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.