CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Frye Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $51
Cash Discount Price: $89
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.56x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Frye Regional Medical Center is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $89. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$89

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$51

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: $89 (272%)

Insurance Median: $51 (156%)

Cash: $89 (272% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $51 (156% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$16 - $222	49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24 - $46	73%
Vaya Health	$24	73%
Amerihealth Caritas North Carolina	$25	76%
Carolina Complete Health Inc.	$25	76%
Partners Health Management	$25	76%
Wellcare Of North Carolina, Inc	$25	76%
Humana	$26 - $31	79%
Healthyblue Nc	$28	86%
Aetna	$31 - $126	95%
Cigna	$51 - $112	156%
Hickory Chair	$56	171%
Sherrill Furniture	$56	171%
Vanguard Furniture	$84	257%
Ambetter / Centene	$125	382%
Hancock &Amp; Moore	$163	498%
Meritain Health	$166	507%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $89.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97112.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Frye Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97112.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.