CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: North Austin Medical Center

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $53
  • Cash Discount Price: $329
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.82x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at North Austin Medical Center is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $329. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 1.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12221 Mopac Expressway North, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$329

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$53

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: $329 (1132%)
Insurance Median: $53 (182%)
Cash: $329 (1132% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $53 (182% 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 $13 - $69 45%
Wellmed $25 - $29 86%
Aetna $26 - $181 89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $178 89%
Cigna $26 - $30 89%
Devoted Health $26 - $30 89%
Humana $26 - $30 89%
Odyssey Hospice $26 - $30 89%
St David’S Hospice $26 - $30 89%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $26 - $30 89%
UnitedHealthcare $26 - $182 89%
United $27 - $182 93%
American Health Plan Of Texas $28 - $31 96%
Provider Partners Health Plan $28 - $32 96%
Pyramid Life $28 - $32 96%
Shared Health $28 - $31 96%
Texas Independent Health Plan $28 - $32 96%
Wellcare $28 - $32 96%
Imperial Insurance $29 - $33 100%
Molina Healthcare $29 - $33 100%
Triwest Health Alliance $29 100%
Universal Health $32 - $36 110%
Austin Fc $33 - $37 114%
Amerigroup $34 117%
Sendero $35 - $51 120%
Naphcare $41 - $46 141%
Seven Corners $41 - $46 141%
Oscar $49 - $86 169%
Corvel Corporation $52 - $59 179%
Moda $59 - $95 203%
Covenant Management Systems $73 - $116 251%
Healthcare Highways $74 - $121 255%
Imo Med - Select Network $76 - $121 262%
Moda Health $91 - $149 313%
Texas Healthcare Foundation Heb $94 - $149 323%
Texas Workforce Commission $99 - $158 341%
Averde Health $114 - $182 392%
Comanche County $126 - $202 434%
National Choicecare $126 - $202 434%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $139 - $323 478%
Independent Medical Systems $139 - $222 478%
Physicians Cooperative Of Texas $139 - $222 478%
Prime Health $152 - $242 523%
First Health $158 - $287 544%
Coastal Comp Health Networks $164 - $263 564%
National Health Care $164 - $263 564%
Texas Municipal League $177 - $283 609%
Medcorp Southwest $190 - $303 654%
Rockport Healthcare Group $202 - $364 695%
Bce Emergis Corporation $228 - $364 785%
Beech Street $228 - $364 785%
Medical Control Network Solutions $228 - $364 785%
Multiplan $228 - $364 785%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 12221 Mopac Expressway North, Austin, TX 78758
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals