CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Caromont Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $44
  • Cash Discount Price: $157
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.51x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Caromont Regional Medical Center is $44. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $157. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$157

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$44

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: $157 (540%)
Insurance Median: $44 (151%)
Cash: $157 (540% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $44 (151% 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.

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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 Behavioral Health $24 83%
Amerihealth Caritas $24 83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $42 83%
Carolina Complete Health $24 83%
Carolina Complete Health Tailored Plans $24 83%
Partners Behavioral Health $24 83%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $148 83%
Vaya Behavioral Health $24 83%
Wellcare $24 83%
Aetna $29 - $78 100%
Devoted Health $29 100%
Healthteam $29 100%
Longevity Health $29 100%
Molina $29 - $44 100%
Humana $30 - $138 103%
Absolute Total Care $44 151%
Gaston County Jail $47 162%
Surgery Plus $49 169%
Cigna $52 - $134 179%
Carolina Caring $70 - $124 241%
Corporate Benefits Service $75 258%
Medcost $107 368%
Beech Street $129 444%
Multiplan $129 444%
Self Pay $141 485%
First Health Network $149 513%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals