CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Fargo

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $83
Cash Discount Price: $115
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Fargo is $83. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $115. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 2.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4671 38Th St S, Fargo, ND.

Cash / Self-Pay

$115

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$83

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: $115 (396%)

Insurance Median: $83 (286%)

Cash: $115 (396% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $83 (286% 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 286% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 186%). 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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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$22 - $31	76%
Primewest Minnesota	$22	76%
Ucare Of Minnesota	$22	76%
Medica	$24 - $49	83%
Aetna	$31	107%
Sanford Health Plan	$53	182%
Cigna	$69 - $124	237%
Ilumed Aco Reach	$75	258%
Americas Choice Provider Network	$80	275%
Provider Network Of America	$86	296%
Quik Trip	$86	296%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$86	296%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$86	296%
Multiplan/Phcs	$92	317%
UnitedHealthcare	$95	327%
Prime Health Services	$98	337%

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 $115.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Fargo is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97116.
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.