CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Wellspan York Hospital

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $124
Cash Discount Price: $118
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Wellspan York Hospital is $124. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $118. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 4.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 South George Street, York, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$118

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$124

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: $118 (406%)

Insurance Median: $124 (427%)

Cash: $118 (406% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $124 (427% 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 427% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 327%). 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	$28 - $135	96%
Johns_Hopkins_Healthcare_Plan	$28 - $141	96%
Medicare (plans)	$28 - $30	96%
Highmark	$42 - $171	145%
Medicaid / KanCare	$44 - $57	151%
Blue_Cross	$82 - $133	282%
First_Health_Network	$128 - $135	440%
Cigna	$132 - $134	454%
Phc	$133	458%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross	$136	468%
United_Healthcare	$139	478%
Geisinger	$141	485%
Upmc	$141	485%

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 $118.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Wellspan York Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97110.
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.