CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $106
  • Cash Discount Price: $149
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.65x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital is $106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $149. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 3.65x the Medicare baseline. Located in 169 Martin Avenue, Ephrata, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$149

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$106

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: $149 (513%)
Insurance Median: $106 (365%)
Cash: $149 (513% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $106 (365% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 365% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 265%). 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
Medicare (plans) $27 - $33 93%
Aetna $28 - $144 96%
Highmark $43 - $127 148%
Medicaid / KanCare $49 - $57 169%
Blue_Cross $84 - $120 289%
Cigna $113 - $119 389%
Wellspan_Capital_Blue_Cross $119 409%
Geisinger $121 416%
Independence_Blue_Cross $121 416%
Tower Health $121 - $127 416%
Upmc $121 - $149 416%
Phc $130 - $132 447%
First_Health_Network $158 544%
United_Healthcare $175 602%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 169 Martin Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals