CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Akron General Medical Center

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $82
Cash Discount Price: $137
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Akron General Medical Center is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $137. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 2.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Akron General Avenue, Akron, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$137

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$82

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: $137 (471%)

Insurance Median: $82 (282%)

Cash: $137 (471% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $82 (282% 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 282% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 182%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$24 - $131	83%
Buckeye	$26	89%
Caresource	$26	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $135	93%
Molina	$27	93%
United	$27 - $239	93%
United Bh	$27	93%
Amerihealth	$28	96%
Aetna	$37 - $211	127%
Humana	$37	127%
Mmo	$37	127%
Summacare	$37 - $77	127%
Upmc	$37 - $127	127%
Valor	$37	127%
Cigna	$38 - $169	131%
The Health Plan	$38 - $146	131%
Perennial Health	$40	138%
Zing Health	$63	217%
Oscar	$64 - $81	220%
Cc Ehp	$84 - $85	289%
Amish Community Aid Plan	$95 - $106	327%
Ohcp	$103	354%
Omas	$106	365%
Ohio Healthy	$114	392%
Aultcare	$116	399%
Php	$127	437%
Phphi	$127	437%
Gms	$148	509%
Medical Benefit Corp	$148	509%
Consociate Health	$158	544%
Frontpath	$190	654%
Managed Care Services	$190	654%
Multiplan	$190	654%
Tertiary Care Network	$190	654%

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 $137.
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 Akron General Medical Center 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.