CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Frisbie Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $39
Cash Discount Price: $224
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Frisbie Memorial Hospital is $39. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $224. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$224

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$39

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: $224 (771%)

Insurance Median: $39 (134%)

Cash: $224 (771% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $39 (134% 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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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 Caritas	$18	62%
Aetna	$26 - $129	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $90	89%
Humana	$26 - $30	89%
United VA Ccn	$26 - $30	89%
Cigna	$27 - $30	93%
Evernorth Behavioral Health	$27 - $30	93%
Martin's Point Health	$27 - $31	93%
United	$27 - $135	93%
Well Sense Health Plan	$27	93%
Ambetter / Centene	$46 - $53	158%
Harvard Pilgrim	$59 - $91	203%
Maine Community Health	$64 - $108	220%
Tufts Health Plan	$77 - $128	265%
Evernorth	$179	616%

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 $224.
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 Frisbie Memorial 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.