CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97750
  • Insurance Median: $243
  • Cash Discount Price: $238
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.20x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $243. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $238. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 7.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$238

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$243

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: $238 (706%)
Insurance Median: $243 (720%)
Cash: $238 (706% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $243 (720% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 720% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 620%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Healthteam $33 98%
Amerihealth $89 - $277 264%
Carolina Complete $89 264%
Healthblue $89 264%
Partners $89 264%
UnitedHealthcare $90 - $254 267%
Vaya $90 267%
Wellcare $90 267%
Alliance $91 270%
Trillium $92 273%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $137 - $278 406%
Medcost $137 - $340 406%
Aetna $181 - $327 537%
Ambetter / Centene $201 - $290 596%
Cigna $249 - $258 738%
Oscar $262 - $309 777%
Directnet $281 833%
Private Healthcare Systems $428 1269%
Multiplan $438 1299%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals