CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Wakemed, Cary Hospital

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $59
Cash Discount Price: $49
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Wakemed, Cary Hospital is $59. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $49. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 2.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1900 Kildare Farm Road, Cary, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$49

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$59

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: $49 (169%)

Insurance Median: $59 (203%)

Cash: $49 (169% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $59 (203% 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 203% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 103%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Amerihealth	$19	65%
Carolina Complete	$19	65%
Healthy Blue	$19	65%
Wellcare	$19	65%
Aetna	$28 - $144	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $65	96%
Cary - Alignment	$29	100%
Cary - Liberty	$33	114%
Cary - Pruitt	$33	114%
Cary - Wellcare	$33	114%
Cigna	$38 - $66	131%
Ambetter / Centene	$42 - $49	145%
First Health	$60 - $114	206%
Medcost	$94 - $98	323%
Phcs	$104	358%
Multiplan	$117	403%

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 $49.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Wakemed, Cary Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97110.
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.