CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Metropolitan Hospital Center

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $203
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Metropolitan Hospital Center is $203. 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 $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 6.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1901 First Avenue, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$203

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$32.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $32.73 (100%)

Insurance Median: $203 (620%)

Ins. Median: $203 (620% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $32.73 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 620% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 520%). 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 - $257	61%
Healthfirst	$29 - $221	89%
Wellcare	$39	119%
Fidelis	$53 - $221	162%
Metroplus	$90 - $221	275%
Amidacare	$98	299%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$98 - $272	299%
Carelon	$98 - $221	299%
Senior Whole Health	$98	299%
United	$98 - $504	299%
United Behavioral Health	$98 - $108	299%
Affinity	$100 - $221	306%
Carelon (Amida Care)	$100	306%
Vnsny	$100 - $289	306%
Emblem	$147 - $319	449%
Centerlight	$170	519%
Villagecare Max	$209 - $289	639%
Elderplan	$221	675%
Oxford	$236 - $410	721%
Cigna	$241	736%
Oscar	$251 - $614	767%
Magnacare	$255 - $320	779%
Multiplan	$272	831%
Local 1199	$289	883%

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: 97112.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Metropolitan Hospital Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97112.
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.