CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $85
Cash Discount Price: $66
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $85. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $66. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$66

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$85

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: $66 (196%)

Insurance Median: $85 (252%)

Cash: $66 (196% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $85 (252% 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 252% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 152%). 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $436	101%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans	$34	101%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$34	101%
Moda Mcr Adv	$34	101%
Molina Mcr Adv	$34	101%
Tricare	$34	101%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans	$34	101%
Humana	$35	104%
Molina - All Other Plans	$37	110%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$60	178%
Norocor - All Plans	$68	202%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$71	210%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans	$71	210%
Molina Mcaid	$71	210%
UnitedHealthcare	$71 - $130	210%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans	$90	267%
Healthscape - All Plans	$109	323%
First Health - All Plans	$122	362%
Coventry - All Plans	$123	365%
Aetna	$126	374%
Pacific Source - All Plans	$126	374%
Cigna	$129	382%
First Choice - All Plans	$130	385%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans	$130	385%
Providence Ppo - All Plans	$130	385%
Trpn - Three Rivers - All Plans	$130	385%
Ahp - Americas Hlth Plan - All Plans	$133	394%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans	$148	439%

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 $66.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97750.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Mid-Columbia Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97750.
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.