CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $43
Cash Discount Price: $60
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita is $43. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Way, Butler, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$43

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: $60 (178%)

Insurance Median: $43 (127%)

Cash: $60 (178% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $43 (127% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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	$12 - $90	36%
Highmark	$16 - $67	47%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care	$16 - $75	47%
Highmark Aca - Direct Blue	$16 - $42	47%
Highmark Community Blue	$16 - $66	47%
Ellwood Group	$26 - $64	77%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp	$30 - $32	89%
Life Butler County	$32	95%
Medicare (plans)	$32	95%
Peak Health	$32 - $75	95%
Provider Partners	$32	95%
Tricare	$32	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $35	95%
Aetna	$33 - $73	98%
Humana	$33	98%
Amerihealth	$34	101%
Devoted Health Plan	$34	101%
Geisinger	$34 - $86	101%
Pa Health & Wellness	$34	101%
The Health Plan	$34 - $75	101%
American Health Plan	$35	104%
Gateway	$35 - $90	104%
Pnoa	$35 - $69	104%
Ccbh - Behavioral Health	$43 - $50	127%
Cigna	$43 - $80	127%
Private Healthcare Systems	$60 - $73	178%
Devon	$64	190%
Workers Comp	$64	190%
Intergroup	$69	205%
Multiplan	$77	228%

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 $60.
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 Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita 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.