CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center - Cah

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $108
Cash Discount Price: $116
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.72x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center - Cah is $108. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $116. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 3.72x the Medicare baseline. Located in 440 North Hiawatha Drive, Canton, SD.

Cash / Self-Pay

$116

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$108

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: $116 (399%)

Insurance Median: $108 (372%)

Cash: $116 (399% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $108 (372% 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 372% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 272%). 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
Sanford Health Plan Align	$50	172%
Ucare	$53 - $127	182%
Wellmark	$53 - $126	182%
Aetna	$54 - $126	186%
Health Partners	$54 - $109	186%
Medicare (plans)	$54	186%
UnitedHealthcare	$54 - $121	186%
Primewest	$55	189%
Sanford Health Plan	$79 - $107	272%
Security Health Plan	$80	275%
Medica	$120 - $128	413%
First Choice Health Network	$130	447%
Healthez	$130	447%
Multiplan	$130	447%

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 $116.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center - Cah is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97116.
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.