CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $114
  • Cash Discount Price: $102
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $102. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 3.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$102

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$114

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: $102 (351%)
Insurance Median: $114 (392%)
Cash: $102 (351% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $114 (392% 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 392% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 292%). 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 $28 - $117 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $123 96%
Cigna $28 - $125 96%
Devoted Health $28 96%
Humana $28 96%
Molina $28 96%
Primetime Health Plan $28 96%
Summacare $28 - $124 96%
The Health Plan $28 - $120 96%
UnitedHealthcare $28 - $125 96%
Wellcare By Allwell $28 96%
Paramount $29 100%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $29 100%
Valor Health Plans $29 100%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $48 - $135 165%
Ambetter / Centene $51 175%
Caresource $51 175%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $56 193%
Amish Aid Community Plan $63 - $85 217%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $63 - $85 217%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $63 - $85 217%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $68 234%
Immergrun $68 234%
Sunrise Plain Communities $68 234%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $95 327%
Beech Street $109 - $122 375%
Ohio Preferred Network $109 - $122 375%
First Health $113 389%
Century Health Network $116 399%
Ohio Health Choice $116 - $122 399%
Private Healthcare System $117 403%
Aultcare $122 420%
Clarity $122 420%
Configurenet $122 420%
Fortified Provider Network $122 420%
Healthsmart $122 420%
Jp Farley $122 420%
Multiplan $122 420%

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