CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Novant Health Medical Park Hospital

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $85
Cash Discount Price: $74
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Novant Health Medical Park Hospital is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1950 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$85

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: $74 (219%)

Insurance Median: $85 (252%)

Cash: $74 (219% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $85 (252% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Carolina Complete	$29	86%
Nc Department Of Public Safety	$29	86%
Amerihealth	$30	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $89	89%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $83	89%
Wellcare	$30	89%
Cigna	$48 - $73	142%
Caresource North Carolina	$49	145%
Aetna	$62 - $98	184%
Atlantic Corporation Dba Atlantic Packaging	$69	205%
Plotkin Health	$74	219%
Amps	$80	237%
Humana	$96	285%
Medcost	$105 - $116	311%
Primary Physician Care	$108	320%
Beechstreet	$111	329%
Multiplan	$111	329%
Phcs	$111	329%
Employers Choice Network	$119	353%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$119	353%

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 $74.
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 Novant Health Medical Park Hospital 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.