CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Desert View Hospital

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $47
Cash Discount Price: $39
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Desert View Hospital is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 360 South Lola Lane, Pahrump, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$47

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: $39 (134%)

Insurance Median: $47 (162%)

Cash: $39 (134% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $47 (162% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Sr.Careplus	$16	55%
Humana	$18 - $59	62%
Silversummit	$25	86%
Smartchoice	$25	86%
Ambetter / Centene	$27	93%
Hpn	$31	107%
Sierra	$31	107%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $44	107%
Cigna	$49	169%
Beechstreet	$59	203%
Coventry	$59	203%
Multiplan	$59	203%
Prominence	$59	203%
Aetna	$63	217%
Affiliated	$73	251%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$83	286%

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 $39.
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 Desert View 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.