CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $219
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $219. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1313 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$219

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $219 (754%)
Insurance Median: $29 (100%)
Cash: $219 (754% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (100% 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.

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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 $12 - $31 41%
Oscar $25 - $66 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $119 89%
Cigna $26 - $29 89%
Community Health Choice Mcd $26 - $44 89%
Devoted Health $26 - $29 89%
Humana $26 - $292 89%
Integranet Amerigroup Ipa $26 - $30 89%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $26 - $29 89%
United $26 - $153 89%
Van Lang Ipa $26 - $30 89%
Wellcare $26 - $30 89%
Wellmed $26 - $29 89%
American Health Plan $27 - $31 93%
Procare Advantage $27 - $31 93%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $27 - $31 93%
Shared Health $27 - $31 93%
Molina $28 - $32 96%
Christus (Usfhp) $29 100%
Triwest Health Alliance $29 100%
Verda Health Plan $33 - $38 114%
Community Health Choice $37 - $42 127%
Superior $37 - $45 127%
Molina Healthcare $55 - $63 189%
Aetna $88 - $157 303%
Coventry National First Health $106 - $182 365%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1313 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals