CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: The University Hospital

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $63
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at The University Hospital is $63. 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 2.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$63

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: $63 (217%)

Ins. Median: $63 (217% 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 217% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 117%). 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
Horizon	$16 - $63	55%
Amerihealth	$30	103%
Aetna	$49 - $63	169%
Fidelis	$49	169%
UnitedHealthcare	$49	169%
Wellpoint	$49	169%
First Health	$116	399%
Americare	$124	427%
Qualcare	$124	427%
Correctional Medical Services	$132	454%
Multiplan	$132	454%
First Trenton	$149	513%
Managed Care Inc	$149	513%
Consumer Health Network	$157	540%
Three Rivers	$157	540%

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: 97110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm The University 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.