CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Banner Churchill Community Hospital

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $68
Cash Discount Price: $46
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.34x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Banner Churchill Community Hospital is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $46. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 2.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 East Williams Avenue, Fallon, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$46

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$68

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: $46 (158%)

Insurance Median: $68 (234%)

Cash: $46 (158% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $68 (234% 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 234% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 134%). 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	$20 - $71	69%
Banner Health	$24	83%
Hometown Health	$24 - $72	83%
Silversummit Healthplan	$24 - $68	83%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp - Va Ccn	$24 - $31	83%
UnitedHealthcare	$24 - $68	83%
Humana	$26	89%
Nevada Preferred Healthcare Providers	$68	234%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$70	241%
Multiplan	$71	244%
Cigna	$72	248%
Coventry	$73	251%

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 $46.
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 Banner Churchill Community 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.