CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: UPMC Mercy

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97110
  • Insurance Median: $115
  • Cash Discount Price: $176
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.96x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at UPMC Mercy is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $176. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 3.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$176

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$115

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: $176 (606%)
Insurance Median: $115 (396%)
Cash: $176 (606% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $115 (396% 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 396% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 296%). 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
Upmc Health Plan $9 - $88 31%
UnitedHealthcare $10 34%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $12 - $147 41%
Amerihealth Caritas $13 45%
Pa Health & Wellness $14 48%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 - $52 86%
Upmc Work Partners $47 162%
Aetna $74 - $118 255%
Cigna $100 - $176 344%
Bravo $103 354%
Coventry/First Health $129 444%
Intergroup $147 - $235 506%
Private Health Care Systems $220 757%
American Healthcare Group $235 809%
National Provider Network $241 829%
Health Payors Organization $265 912%
Multiplan $265 912%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals