CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: The Nebraska Methodist Hospital

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $81
Cash Discount Price: $54
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.40x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at The Nebraska Methodist Hospital is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.40x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$81

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: $54 (160%)

Insurance Median: $81 (240%)

Cash: $54 (160% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $81 (240% 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 240% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 140%). 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$31 - $95	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $341	92%
Humana	$31	92%
Medica	$31 - $177	92%
Medicare (plans)	$31 - $32	92%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $322	92%
Elite Choice	$64	190%
Ambetter / Centene	$65	193%
Ne Furniture Mart	$68 - $70	202%
Wellmark	$74 - $163	219%
Medica Choice	$76 - $208	225%
Midlands Choice	$104 - $107	308%

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 $54.
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 The Nebraska Methodist 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.