CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Strong Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $90
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Strong Memorial Hospital is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $90. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$90

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $90 (275%)

Insurance Median: $42 (128%)

Cash: $90 (275% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (128% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$13 - $93	40%
Excellus [2201]	$13	40%
Medicare (plans)	$25 - $37	76%
Medicaid / KanCare	$27 - $93	82%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $93	82%
Molina Healthcare [5189]	$28	86%
Mvp [2900]	$28 - $69	86%
Aetna	$30 - $47	92%
Cigna	$90	275%
Fidelis [5155]	$93	284%
Molina Healthcare [1723], Molina Healthcare [5189]	$93	284%

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 $90.
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 Strong Memorial Hospital 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.