CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Singing River Gulfport

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $51
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Singing River Gulfport is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $51. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 15200 Community Road, Gulfport, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$51

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

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: $51 (175%)

Insurance Median: $31 (107%)

Cash: $51 (175% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (107% 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.

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	$27 - $9,277	93%
Molina Healthcare Of Ms	$27 - $43	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $43	93%
Aetna	$28 - $37	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28	96%
Humana	$28	96%
Molina	$28	96%
Shared Health	$28	96%
Wellcare	$28	96%
Singing River Health System Employees	$31	107%
Ambetter / Centene	$41	141%
First Choice	$47	162%
Mississippi Physician'S Care Network	$49	169%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$49	169%
First Choice Preferred Pricing	$50	172%
90 Degree Benefits	$51	175%

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 $51.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Singing River Gulfport is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97116.
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.