CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $53
Cash Discount Price: $131
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 125 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$53

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: $131 (400%)

Insurance Median: $53 (162%)

Cash: $131 (400% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $53 (162% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20 - $23	61%
Amerihealth	$21 - $24	64%
United	$21 - $66	64%
Wellcare	$21 - $24	64%
Partners Health Management	$22 - $25	67%
Vaya Health	$22 - $25	67%
Aetna	$24 - $101	73%
Apex Health	$24 - $28	73%
Cigna	$42 - $57	128%
Amerihealth Caritas	$45 - $52	137%
Caresource	$54 - $61	165%
Medcost	$57 - $72	174%
Magellan	$73 - $84	223%
Magellan Behavioral Health	$73 - $84	223%
Multiplan	$98 - $112	299%
Avalon Administrative Services	$104 - $119	318%
Prime Health	$108 - $126	330%

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 $131.
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 Blue Ridge Regional Hospital 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.