CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Cheshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $75
Cash Discount Price: $52
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Cheshire Medical Center is $75. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 580 Court Street, Keene, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$75

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: $52 (159%)

Insurance Median: $75 (229%)

Cash: $52 (159% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $75 (229% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 229% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 129%). 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

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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
Amerihealth Caritas Nh	$23 - $25	70%
Granite State Health Plan	$25 - $32	76%
Wellsense Health Plan	$25 - $36	76%
Aetna	$33 - $129	101%
Ambetter / Centene	$33 - $36	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $150	101%
Cigna	$33 - $94	101%
Martin'S Point Generations Advantage	$33 - $36	101%
Mvp	$33 - $94	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$33 - $143	101%
Wellcare Health Plans	$33 - $36	101%
Martin'S Point Health Care	$34 - $36	104%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan	$35 - $189	107%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Of Ne	$40 - $86	122%
Maine Community Health Options	$85	260%
Tufts Health Plan	$97 - $121	296%
First Health/Hcvm	$161	492%
Phcs	$170	519%

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 $52.
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 Cheshire Medical Center 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.