CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $89
Cash Discount Price: $50
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.06x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center is $89. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $50. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 3.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2900 Lamb Circle, Christiansburg, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$50

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$89

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: $50 (172%)

Insurance Median: $89 (306%)

Cash: $50 (172% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $89 (306% 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 306% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 206%). 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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Your Coinsurance 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44	151%
Sentara Health Plan	$45 - $89	155%
Abh Of Va (Formerly Coventry)	$46	158%
Abh Of Wva (Formerly Coventry)	$46	158%
Humana	$46	158%
UnitedHealthcare	$46 - $117	158%
Aetna	$73 - $95	251%
Gateway - Tier 3	$79	272%
Vhn - Ultra	$89	306%
Cigna	$96 - $103	330%
Connecticare	$100	344%
Vhn - Plus	$110	379%
Gateway - Tier 2	$114	392%
Vhn	$114	392%
Vhn - Link	$129	444%
Gateway - Tier 1	$136	468%
Vhn - Secondary Payors	$136	468%

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 $50.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97110.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Carilion New River Valley Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97110.
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.