CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97750
  • Insurance Median: $131
  • Cash Discount Price: $117
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $131. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 3.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$131

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: $117 (347%)
Insurance Median: $131 (388%)
Cash: $117 (347% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $131 (388% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 388% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 288%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $32 - $134 95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $32 - $141 95%
Cigna $32 - $144 95%
Devoted Health $32 95%
Humana $32 95%
Molina $32 95%
Primetime Health Plan $32 95%
Summacare $32 - $142 95%
The Health Plan $32 - $137 95%
UnitedHealthcare $32 - $144 95%
Wellcare By Allwell $32 95%
Paramount $33 98%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $34 101%
Valor Health Plans $34 101%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $55 - $155 163%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $56 166%
Ambetter / Centene $58 172%
Caresource $58 172%
Amish Aid Community Plan $72 - $85 213%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $72 - $85 213%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $72 - $85 213%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $78 231%
Immergrun $78 231%
Sunrise Plain Communities $78 231%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $109 323%
Beech Street $125 - $140 371%
Ohio Preferred Network $125 - $140 371%
First Health $129 382%
Century Health Network $133 394%
Ohio Health Choice $133 - $140 394%
Private Healthcare System $134 397%
Aultcare $140 415%
Clarity $140 415%
Configurenet $140 415%
Fortified Provider Network $140 415%
Healthsmart $140 415%
Jp Farley $140 415%
Multiplan $140 415%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals