CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: UPMC Altoona

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97112
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $122
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at UPMC Altoona is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $122 (373%)
Insurance Median: $68 (208%)
Cash: $122 (373% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (208% 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 208% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 108%). 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
Aetna $17 - $108 52%
UnitedHealthcare $18 - $104 55%
Upmc Health Plan $18 - $74 55%
Geisinger $23 - $112 70%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25 76%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan) $25 76%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway) $25 - $102 76%
Amerihealth Caritas $26 79%
Pa Health & Wellness $29 89%
Upmc Work Partners $41 125%
Cigna $102 312%
Preferred Healthcare System $102 312%
Private Health Care Systems $162 495%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals