CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Carolina East Medical Center

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97110
  • Insurance Median: $63
  • Cash Discount Price: $68
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Carolina East Medical Center is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $68. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$68

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$63

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: $68 (234%)
Insurance Median: $63 (217%)
Cash: $68 (234% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $63 (217% 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 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). 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
Pamlico Co Jail-All Plans $19 - $42 65%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $112 83%
Humana $28 96%
Inclusive Health (Nchirp)-All Plans $28 96%
Tricare $28 - $157 96%
Craven Co. Jail Systems - All Plans $45 - $53 155%
Medcost Ppo Employees And Retirees $46 - $103 158%
Medcost Ppo Ultra (Employees) $46 - $98 158%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $49 - $108 169%
Medcost Ppo City Employees $51 - $114 175%
Medcost Ppo County Employee $53 - $119 182%
Benefit Mgmt, Svcs-All Plans $60 - $133 206%
Aetna $62 - $139 213%
Medcost Benefit Svc-All Other Plans $62 - $139 213%
Acs Consult Svc Inc-All Plans $63 - $142 217%
Medcost Ppo Standard $63 - $142 217%
Cigna $64 - $143 220%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals