CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: Texas Childrens Hospital

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97116
Insurance Median: $122
Cash Discount Price: $127
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at Texas Childrens Hospital is $122. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $127. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 4.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6621 Fannin Street, Houston, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$127

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$122

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: $127 (437%)

Insurance Median: $122 (420%)

Cash: $127 (437% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $122 (420% 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 420% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 320%). 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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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
First Care Health Plan	$51 - $122	175%
UnitedHealthcare	$51 - $122	175%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan Mcd	$57	196%
Molina Mcd	$57	196%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$66 - $120	227%
Community Health Choice	$67 - $122	231%
Community First Health Plan Mcd	$76	262%
Cook Children'S Health Plan	$76	262%
Cigna	$108 - $122	372%
Aetna	$122	420%
Kelseycare	$124	427%
Healthsmart	$133	458%
Evolutions Healthcare	$142	489%
First Health	$167 - $180	575%
Multiplan	$171	588%
Galaxy Health Network	$180	619%

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 $127.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97116.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Texas Childrens Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97116.
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.