CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $96
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is $96. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 2.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$96

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$33.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $33.73 (100%)

Insurance Median: $96 (285%)

Ins. Median: $96 (285% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $33.73 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 285% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 185%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$22 - $97	65%
Tricare	$29 - $97	86%
Texaschildrens	$31 - $57	92%
Aetna	$46 - $104	136%
Cigna	$51 - $110	151%
Medicare (plans)	$57	169%
Vacare	$57	169%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$60 - $93	178%
Humana	$78 - $108	231%
Memorialhermannhealth	$84 - $98	249%
Ontarioministriesofhealth	$95 - $96	282%
Beijingst.Lucia	$97 - $98	288%
Embassyofqatar	$97 - $98	288%
Emergingtherapysolutions	$97 - $103	288%
Interlink	$97 - $110	288%
Emergingtherapysolutions_Cancercare	$103 - $104	305%
Interlink_Cancercare	$103 - $104	305%
Saudiarmedforces	$103 - $104	305%
Uae_Medical	$103 - $104	305%
Uaepoliceattache	$103 - $104	305%
Healthsmart	$110	326%
Multiplan	$110 - $132	326%
Phcs	$110 - $132	326%
Vantage	$110	326%

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 $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97750.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97750.
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.