CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Ochsner Laird Hospital

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $98
Cash Discount Price: $94
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Ochsner Laird Hospital is $98. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25117 Highway 15, Union, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$98

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: $94 (287%)

Insurance Median: $98 (299%)

Cash: $94 (287% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $98 (299% 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 299% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 199%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$28 - $29	86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$41 - $108	125%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$51	156%
Cor Vel	$52	159%
Cigna	$75 - $97	229%
Humana	$79 - $97	241%
Medicare (plans)	$97 - $112	296%
UnitedHealthcare	$97 - $110	296%
Ambetter / Centene	$98	299%
Magnolia Health Plan - Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$98	299%
Aetna	$100	306%
Shared Health Mississippi	$102	312%
Select Administrative Services Network	$108	330%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$116	354%
Zelis	$116	354%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$123	376%
Primewell Health Services - Commercial	$130	397%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$130	397%

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 $94.
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 Ochsner Laird 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.