CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97110
  • Insurance Median: $90
  • Cash Discount Price: $95
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $95. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 3.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$95

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$90

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: $95 (327%)
Insurance Median: $90 (310%)
Cash: $95 (327% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $90 (310% 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 310% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 210%). 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 $23 - $50 79%
Amerihealth Caritas $23 - $42 79%
Carolina Complete Health $23 - $191 79%
Healthy Blue $23 - $43 79%
Partners $23 - $42 79%
Trillium $23 - $45 79%
UnitedHealthcare $23 - $97 79%
Vaya $23 - $43 79%
Wellcare $23 - $43 79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $111 96%
Cigna $28 - $153 96%
Humana $28 - $157 96%
Aetna $29 - $140 100%
Ortho Carolina $35 120%
Sandhills $41 - $42 141%
Ambetter / Centene $55 - $90 189%
Medcost $58 - $113 200%
Employers Health Network $83 - $85 286%
Physician Reach Out $94 - $96 323%
Magellan $113 - $115 389%
Gmmi $122 - $124 420%
Quik Trip $122 - $124 420%
Carolina Behavioral Health $135 - $153 465%
Choicecare $135 - $142 465%
First Health $150 - $168 516%
Healthgram $150 - $153 516%
Private Health Care Systems $150 - $157 516%
Provider Select $152 - $172 523%
Lifesynch Community Choice Care $154 - $157 530%
Beechstreet $163 - $168 561%
Multiplan $169 - $172 582%

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