CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Methodist Hospitals of Memphis

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $28
Cash Discount Price: $55
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Methodist Hospitals of Memphis is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $55. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1265 Union Ave Suite 700, Memphis, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$55

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: $55 (189%)

Insurance Median: $28 (96%)

Cash: $55 (189% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Medicaid / KanCare	$24 - $29	83%
Molina Healthcare [350012]	$24 - $30	83%
UnitedHealthcare	$24 - $247	83%
American Health Advantage Mcr Adv [450117]	$27	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $96	93%
Carecentrix [450200]	$27	93%
Devoted Health [450111]	$27	93%
Generic Hospice Vbid [10940000101]	$27	93%
Humana	$27	93%
Medicare (plans)	$27	93%
Va Hospital [600005]	$27	93%
Select Specialty Hospital [100298]	$35	120%
Cigna	$110 - $131	379%
United Food & Commercial Workers [100309]	$110	379%

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 $55.
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 Methodist Hospitals of Memphis 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.