CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education)

Facility: Multicare Covington Medical Center

Billing Code: 97112 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97112
Insurance Median: $61
Cash Discount Price: $54
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) at Multicare Covington Medical Center is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.73, this hospital’s rate is 1.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17700 Se 272Nd St, Covington, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$61

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: $54 (165%)

Insurance Median: $61 (186%)

Cash: $54 (165% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $61 (186% 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
Molina	$20	61%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$21	64%
Coordinated Care	$21	64%
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $39	64%
Wellpoint	$21	64%
First Choice	$45 - $81	137%
Pacificsource	$47 - $68	144%
Premera	$55 - $74	168%
Aetna	$68	208%
First Health	$99	302%
Multiplan/Phcs	$99	302%
Cigna	$116	354%
Kaiser	$174	532%

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 $54.
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 Multicare Covington 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.