CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Harlingen Medical Center

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $32
Cash Discount Price: $31
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Harlingen Medical Center is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $31. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$31

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$32

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: $31 (95%)

Insurance Median: $32 (98%)

Cash: $31 (95% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $32 (98% 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
Aetna	$31 - $32	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $113	98%
Careworks Worker Compensation Fka Rockport Community Network	$32	98%
Cigna	$32 - $33	98%
Humana	$32	98%
Medicare (plans)	$32	98%
San Benito Medical Associates	$32	98%
Superior Health Plan	$32	98%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan	$32 - $53	98%
Tricare	$32	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$32	98%
Veterans Evaluation Services	$32	98%
Wellmed	$32	98%
Workers Compensation	$32	98%
Imperial Insurance Company	$34	104%
Molina	$34 - $49	104%
Provider Partners Health Plan	$34	104%
Asserta Health	$41	125%
Friday Health Plan	$41	125%
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative	$41	125%
Superior Health Commercial Exchange	$41	125%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$45	137%
Corporate Remedies Worker Compensation	$48	147%
Naphcare	$49	150%
Baker Benefits Administrators	$64	196%

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 $31.
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 Harlingen Medical Center 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.