CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $135
Cash Discount Price: $124
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside is $135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $124. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 4.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$124

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$135

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: $124 (368%)

Insurance Median: $135 (400%)

Cash: $124 (368% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $135 (400% 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 400% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 300%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Upmc Health Plan	$18 - $110	53%
UnitedHealthcare	$20	59%
Aetna	$22 - $52	65%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$25	74%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$25 - $104	74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $115	77%
Geisinger	$26	77%
Amerihealth Caritas	$27	80%
Pa Health & Wellness	$29	86%
Upmc Work Partners	$72	213%
Multiplan	$83 - $166	246%
Preferred Healthcare System	$135	400%
Coventry/First Health	$145	430%
Fidelis	$155	460%
Intergroup	$155 - $176	460%
Health Coalition Partners	$166	492%
Private Health Care Systems	$166	492%
Selectcare	$166	492%
Health Payors Organization	$176	522%
Humana	$176	522%

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 $124.
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 UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside 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.