CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $78
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.38x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in 920 Church St N, Concord, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$78

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: $90 (275%)

Insurance Median: $78 (238%)

Cash: $90 (275% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $78 (238% 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 238% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 138%). 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
Alliance	$22 - $24	67%
Amerihealth Caritas	$22 - $24	67%
Carolina Complete Health	$22 - $24	67%
Healthy Blue	$22 - $24	67%
Wellcare	$22 - $24	67%
Partners	$23	70%
Trillium	$23	70%
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $80	70%
Vaya	$23 - $24	70%
Cigna	$31 - $144	95%
Humana	$31	95%
Aetna	$32 - $109	98%
Ortho Carolina	$38	116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$49 - $64	150%
Ambetter / Centene	$52 - $65	159%
Employers Health Network	$79	241%
Physician Reach Out	$90	275%
Medcost	$97 - $135	296%
Magellan	$108	330%
Gmmi	$117	357%
Quik Trip	$117	357%
Carolina Behavioral Health	$129 - $144	394%
Healthgram	$144	440%
Private Health Care Systems	$144	440%
Choicecare	$147	449%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care	$147	449%
First Health	$153	467%
Beechstreet	$162	495%
Multiplan	$170	519%

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 $90.
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 Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast 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.