CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $61
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $61. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1201 W 38Th St, Austin, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$61

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

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: $61 (186%)

Insurance Median: $31 (95%)

Cash: $61 (186% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (95% 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.

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
Aarp Mc Wellmed	$31	95%
Addr Cancer Together	$31	95%
Aetna	$31 - $160	95%
Covid Hrsa	$31	95%
Cshcn Cidc	$31	95%
Devoted Health Mcr Replacement	$31	95%
Humana	$31	95%
Medicare (plans)	$31	95%
Research Study	$31	95%
Sendero Chap	$31	95%
Smarthealth	$31	95%
Superior Allwell	$31	95%
Tricare	$31 - $34	95%
Uhcpcip	$31	95%
Wellcare Med Advantage	$31	95%
Connected Senior Care	$32	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$32	98%
Pphp Mcr Advantage	$33	101%
Tx Independence Hp	$33	101%
Champva	$34 - $36	104%
Occunet	$44	134%
Sendero Idealcare	$55	168%
Ambetter / Centene	$56	171%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$61 - $148	186%
Covenant Health	$160	489%

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 $61.
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 Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin 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.