CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Columbus Regional Healthcare System

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97112
  • Insurance Median: $107
  • Cash Discount Price: $126
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Columbus Regional Healthcare System is $107. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $126. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 3.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$126

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$107

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: $126 (385%)
Insurance Median: $107 (327%)
Cash: $126 (385% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $107 (327% 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 327% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 227%). 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
Molina $14 - $46 43%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 - $116 95%
Liberty $31 95%
Troy $31 95%
UnitedHealthcare $31 - $123 95%
Va Communicare Care $31 95%
Vaya Health $31 95%
Wellcare $31 - $40 95%
Aetna $32 - $175 98%
Cigna $32 - $171 98%
Devoted Health $32 98%
Humana $32 98%
Alliance $40 122%
Amerihealth $40 122%
Apex Health $40 122%
Cardinal $40 122%
Carolina Complete Health $40 122%
Healthy Blue $40 122%
Partners $40 122%
Sandhills $40 122%
Trillium $40 122%
Queens University $99 302%
Ambetter / Centene $105 - $122 321%
Oscar $117 - $132 357%
Employers Health Network $120 - $134 367%
Quicktrip $144 440%
Multiplan $162 - $171 495%
Choicecare $171 522%
Healthgram $171 522%
Medcost $171 522%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals