CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Punxsutawney Area Hospital

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $28
Cash Discount Price: $38
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Punxsutawney Area Hospital is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $38. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 81 Hillcrest Drive, Punxsutawney, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$38

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$28

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: $38 (131%)

Insurance Median: $28 (96%)

Cash: $38 (131% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $28 (96% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$9 - $74	31%
Upmc Health Plan	$16 - $77	55%
Highmark Wholecare	$17 - $28	58%
Highmark	$24 - $74	83%
Tricare	$25	86%
Aetna	$27 - $61	93%
Amerihealth Caritas	$27	93%
Humana	$27	93%
Cigna	$28 - $59	96%
Geisinger Health Plan	$28	96%
United Mine Workers Of America	$28	96%
Ambetter / Centene	$29 - $40	100%
Pa Health And Wellness Commercial	$35 - $56	120%
Geisinger	$39	134%
Pa Workers Compensation	$99	341%

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 $38.
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 Punxsutawney Area 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.