CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $56
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital is $56. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2808 South 143Rd Plaza, Omaha, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$56

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%)

Insurance Median: $56 (193%)

Ins. Median: $56 (193% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Amerigroup	$9	31%
Immanuel Pathways	$38	131%
Ambetter / Centene	$49 - $56	169%
Paramount Group - Wellcare	$49	169%
UnitedHealthcare	$49 - $93	169%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$53 - $162	182%
Total Care	$53	182%
Midlands Choice	$55 - $136	189%
Midwest Network	$55	189%
Carrum Health	$56	193%
Self Pay	$64	220%
Humana	$78 - $83	268%
Aetna	$83	286%
Multiplan	$88	303%

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 $X.
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 Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital 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.