CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $121
  • Cash Discount Price: $121
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $121. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 4.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$121

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$121

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: $121 (416%)
Insurance Median: $121 (416%)
Cash: $121 (416% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $121 (416% 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 416% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 316%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Superior Health Plan $24 83%
Texas Workforce Commission $66 227%
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan $73 - $86 251%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $88 - $107 303%
Cigna $103 - $175 354%
Aetna $105 361%
Midcoast $111 382%
Quiktrip $111 382%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor $117 403%
Independent Medical System $121 416%
Imagine Health $126 434%
Curative $131 451%
Humana $131 - $141 451%
First Health $141 485%
Healthsmart $141 - $151 485%
Private Health Care System $151 520%
Triwest $151 520%
UnitedHealthcare $249 - $316 857%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals