CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $86
Cash Discount Price: $86
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Christ Hospital is $86. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$86

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: $86 (263%)

Insurance Median: $86 (263%)

Cash: $86 (263% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $86 (263% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 263% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 163%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
Aetna	$36 - $86	110%
Humana	$36 - $86	110%
Kentucky Passport/Molina [2097]	$36	110%
Medicaid / KanCare	$36 - $86	110%
UnitedHealthcare	$36 - $170	110%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191]	$36	110%
Allied Benefits [2163]	$40	122%
First Health [2041]	$40	122%
Meritain Health [2224]	$40	122%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$49 - $86	150%
Caresource [2031]	$49 - $86	150%
Ohio Health Choice [2062]	$69	211%
Other Exchange Plan [9992]	$69 - $144	211%
Medben [2222]	$76 - $89	232%
Cigna	$77 - $144	235%
Nalc [2178]	$77	235%
Priority Health [2225]	$77	235%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230]	$86	263%
Buckeye Community Health [2028]	$86	263%
Life Synch [2080]	$86	263%
Multiplan/Phcs [2059]	$105	321%
Bccp [3079]	$144	440%
Healthcare Highways [2298]	$144	440%
Sagamore Health Network [2066]	$144	440%
Suburban Health [2408]	$144	440%
Geha [2168]	$170	519%
Golden Rule [2161]	$170	519%
United Medical Resources [2104]	$170	519%

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 $86.
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 Christ 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.