CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: New London Hospital

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $51
Cash Discount Price: $53
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at New London Hospital is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 273 County Road, New London, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$51

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: $53 (182%)

Insurance Median: $51 (175%)

Cash: $53 (182% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $51 (175% 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 Nh	$23 - $59	79%
Granite State Health Plan	$23 - $58	79%
Wellsense Health Plan	$23 - $51	79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $91	89%
Martin'S Point Generations Advantage	$29 - $51	100%
Martin'S Point Health Care	$29 - $79	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$29 - $90	100%
Wellcare Health Plans	$30 - $51	103%
Aetna	$32 - $99	110%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Of Ne	$34 - $82	117%
Ambetter / Centene	$38 - $51	131%
Cigna	$40 - $78	138%
Tufts Health Plan	$80 - $83	275%
Coventry	$109	375%
Multiplan	$109	375%

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 $53.
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 New London 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.