CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $75
  • Cash Discount Price: $83
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.58x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $75. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $83. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 2.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$83

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$75

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: $83 (286%)
Insurance Median: $75 (258%)
Cash: $83 (286% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $75 (258% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 258% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 158%). 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 $13 45%
Alliance $20 - $43 69%
Amerihealth Caritas $20 - $36 69%
Carolina Complete Health $20 - $166 69%
Healthy Blue $20 - $37 69%
Partners $20 - $37 69%
Trillium $20 - $39 69%
UnitedHealthcare $20 - $85 69%
Vaya $20 - $37 69%
Wellcare $20 - $37 69%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $96 96%
Cigna $28 - $133 96%
Humana $28 - $136 96%
Aetna $29 - $121 100%
Ortho Carolina $35 120%
Sandhills $37 127%
Ambetter / Centene $48 - $79 165%
Medcost $52 - $98 179%
Employers Health Network $74 255%
Physician Reach Out $83 286%
Magellan $100 344%
Gmmi $108 372%
Quik Trip $108 372%
Carolina Behavioral Health $120 - $133 413%
Choicecare $120 - $123 413%
First Health $133 - $146 458%
Healthgram $133 458%
Private Health Care Systems $133 - $136 458%
Provider Select $135 - $150 465%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $136 468%
Beechstreet $145 - $146 499%
Multiplan $150 516%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals