CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: El Paso Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $46
Cash Discount Price: $21
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at El Paso Children's Hospital is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.36x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4845 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$21

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$46

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$33.73

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $33.73 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $21 (62%)

Insurance Median: $46 (136%)

Cash: $21 (62% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $46 (136% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $33.73 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$29 - $79	86%
El Paso First Health Plan	$29	86%
Uh Military Va	$30	89%
Health Net Fed Svcs	$32	95%
Amerigroup Tx	$34	101%
El Paso Health Plans	$34	101%
Point Comfort Underwriters	$34	101%
Superior	$34	101%
Molina Tx	$37	110%
Western Sky	$56	166%
Molina Nm	$75	222%
UnitedHealthcare	$75	222%
Aetna	$76 - $84	225%
Cigna	$82	243%
Coventry Health Care	$84	249%
Fortified Provider Network	$84	249%
Multiplan	$84	249%

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 $21.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97750.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm El Paso Children's Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97750.
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.