CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: UNM Hospital

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $32
Cash Discount Price: $37
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at UNM Hospital is $32. 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 $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2211 Lomas Boulevard Ne, Albuquerque, NM.

Cash / Self-Pay

$37

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$32

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$33.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $33.73 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $37 (110%)

Insurance Median: $32 (95%)

Cash: $37 (110% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $32 (95% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $33.73 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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
Humana	$29	86%
Aetna	$32	95%
Alamo Navajo School Board	$32	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32	95%
Indian Health Abq	$32	95%
Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation	$32	95%
Pueblo Of Isleta	$32	95%
Pueblo Of Jemez	$32	95%
Pueblo Of Sandia	$32	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$32	95%
Devoted Health	$39	116%
Christus	$48	142%
Albuquerque Public Schools	$65	193%
Presbyterian Network	$65	193%
Christus Health Exchange Plan	$73	216%
Imperial Health Exchange	$79	234%
Molina	$79	234%

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: 97750.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm UNM Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97750.
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.