CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $42
Cash Discount Price: $152
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi is $42. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $152. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$152

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$42

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: $152 (451%)

Insurance Median: $42 (125%)

Cash: $152 (451% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $42 (125% 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
Aetna	$24 - $33	71%
Curative	$25	74%
Healthcare Highways	$30 - $137	89%
Ambetter / Centene	$33	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $36	98%
Christus Health Plan	$33	98%
Christus Spohn Health Network	$33 - $150	98%
Cigna	$33 - $115	98%
Ilumed Aco Reach	$33	98%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas	$33	98%
UnitedHealthcare	$33 - $90	98%
Wellcare Complete	$33	98%
Wellmed	$33	98%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$33	98%
Texas Independence Health Plan	$35	104%
America'S Choice Provider Network	$39 - $175	116%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$39 - $187	116%
Provider Network Of America	$42 - $187	125%
Quik Trip	$42 - $187	125%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$42 - $187	125%
Prime Health Services	$43 - $212	127%
Multiplan/Phcs	$44 - $199	130%
Ninety Degree Benefits	$49	145%
Sana Benefits	$49	145%

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 $152.
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 PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi 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.