CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: East Liverpool City Hospital

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $33
Cash Discount Price: $27
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at East Liverpool City Hospital is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 425 West 5Th Street, East Liverpool, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$33

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: $27 (93%)

Insurance Median: $33 (114%)

Cash: $27 (93% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $33 (114% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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	$27 - $44	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $43	96%
Buckeye Community Health Plan	$28 - $45	96%
Health America	$28	96%
Medical Mutual Of Oh	$28	96%
Medicare (plans)	$28	96%
Molina	$28 - $42	96%
Tricare	$28	96%
Care Source	$29 - $43	100%
Devoted Health	$29	100%
Communicare	$30	103%
Valor Health Plan	$30	103%
Perennial	$31	107%
Naphcare	$33	114%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$39	134%
Three Rivers	$40	138%
Provider Select	$41	141%
Medicaid / KanCare	$42	145%
Multiplan (Fka Private Healthcare Systems)	$42	145%
Standard Eapg Logic	$42	145%
Worker Compensation	$42	145%
Paramount	$43	148%
Amerihealth Caritas	$44	151%

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 $27.
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 East Liverpool City Hospital 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.