CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Raritan Bay Medical Center

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $178
Cash Discount Price: $37
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Raritan Bay Medical Center is $178. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 6.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 530 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$178

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: $37 (127%)

Insurance Median: $178 (613%)

Cash: $37 (127% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $178 (613% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 613% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 513%). 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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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 - $181	107%
Amerigroup	$37 - $40	127%
Vaccn	$37	127%
United Community/Americhoice	$39	134%
Clover	$42	145%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $374	151%
Seoul Medical Group	$48	165%
Karna	$50	172%
Horizon	$60 - $223	206%
Activecare First McO	$90	310%
Qualcare	$156 - $166	537%
Cigna	$185 - $221	637%
Multiplan - PHCS	$196	674%
Amerihealth	$200 - $225	688%
Wellcare	$224	771%
Bergen Risk	$291	1001%
Brighton Health Plan	$355	1222%
Oxford	$471	1621%

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 $37.
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 Raritan Bay Medical Center 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.