CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Catawba Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $52
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Catawba Valley Medical Center is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$33.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $33.73 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $52 (154%)

Insurance Median: $37 (110%)

Cash: $52 (154% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (110% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $33.73 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	$17 - $32	50%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $55	89%
Medcost	$30 - $76	89%
Cigna	$32 - $61	95%
Humana	$33 - $89	98%
Wellcare	$33	98%
Devoted Health	$34	101%
Gateway	$34	101%
Liberty Advantage	$34	101%
Longevity Healthcare	$34	101%
Troy	$34	101%
Directnet	$36 - $67	107%
Aetna	$37 - $68	110%
Prime Health Service	$45 - $83	133%
Multiplan	$51 - $94	151%
Caresource North Carolina	$73	216%
Mdsave	$84	249%

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 $52.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97750.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Catawba Valley Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97750.
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.