CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $35
Cash Discount Price: $34
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $34. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$34

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$35

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: $34 (101%)

Insurance Median: $35 (104%)

Cash: $34 (101% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $35 (104% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Humana	$25 - $31	74%
UnitedHealthcare	$29 - $31	86%
Cigna	$31 - $37	92%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$31	92%
Medicaid / KanCare	$31	92%
Medicare (plans)	$31 - $35	92%
Shared Health Mississippi	$32	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $41	101%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$35	104%
Select Administrative Services Network	$36	107%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$41	122%
Aetna	$42	125%
Ambetter / Centene	$43	127%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$49	145%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$49	145%
Cor Vel	$51	151%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$51	151%
Zelis	$61	181%

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 $34.
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 Ochsner Watkins Hospital 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.