CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $87
Cash Discount Price: $112
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is $87. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Children's Hospital Drive, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$87

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: $112 (342%)

Insurance Median: $87 (266%)

Cash: $112 (342% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $87 (266% 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 266% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 166%). 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

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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
Aetna	$26 - $102	79%
Upmc Health Plan	$39 - $84	119%
Amerihealth Caritas	$63	192%
Health Partners Plans (Jefferson Health Plan)	$65	199%
UnitedHealthcare	$66 - $87	202%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$68	208%
Pa Health & Wellness	$68	208%
Geisinger	$69 - $84	211%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$73 - $109	223%
Cigna	$87 - $102	266%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley	$121	370%
Intergroup	$121 - $158	370%
Coventry/First Health	$149	455%
Saudi Armed Forces	$149	455%
Health Payors Organization	$158	483%
Multiplan	$158	483%
National Provider Network	$167	510%
Private Health Care Systems	$167	510%

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 $112.
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 Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh 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.