CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $228
Cash Discount Price: $210
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside is $228. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $210. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 6.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$210

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$228

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: $210 (642%)

Insurance Median: $228 (697%)

Cash: $210 (642% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $228 (697% 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 697% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 597%). 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 - $109	55%
UnitedHealthcare	$20	61%
Aetna	$22 - $88	67%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$25	76%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$25 - $175	76%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $115	79%
Geisinger	$26	79%
Amerihealth Caritas	$27	82%
Pa Health & Wellness	$29	89%
Upmc Work Partners	$44	134%
Multiplan	$52 - $280	159%
Preferred Healthcare System	$228	697%
Coventry/First Health	$245	749%
Fidelis	$262	800%
Intergroup	$262 - $298	800%
Health Coalition Partners	$280	855%
Private Health Care Systems	$280	855%
Selectcare	$280	855%
Health Payors Organization	$298	910%
Humana	$298	910%

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 $210.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97112.

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 97112.
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.