CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $28
Cash Discount Price: $47
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is $28. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $47. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$47

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: $47 (162%)

Insurance Median: $28 (96%)

Cash: $47 (162% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20 - $82	69%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$24	83%
Community Plan	$26	89%
Medicare (plans)	$26 - $29	89%
Ascension Complete	$27	93%
Centurion Of Tn	$27	93%
Covid Uninsured Test Fund	$27	93%
Healthspring Mcr Replacement	$27	93%
Humana	$27	93%
Nhc Advantage	$27	93%
Triwest Va Pccc	$27	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$27	93%
Aetna	$28	96%
Amerigroup Mcr Replacement	$28	96%
Ambetter / Centene	$35	120%
Cigna	$38 - $42	131%
Oscar Health	$38	131%
Smart Health	$38	131%

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 $47.
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 Saint Thomas Rutherford 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.