CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (functional capacity test)

Facility: Mary Bridge Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 97750 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97750
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $65
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (functional capacity test) at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $65. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $33.73, this hospital’s rate is 3.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 317 Martin Luther King Jr W Box 5299, Tacoma, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$65

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$110

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: $65 (193%)

Insurance Median: $110 (326%)

Cash: $65 (193% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $110 (326% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 326% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 226%). 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

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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
Molina	$20	59%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$22 - $63	65%
Coordinated Care	$22	65%
UnitedHealthcare	$22 - $38	65%
Wellpoint	$22	65%
Premera	$56 - $75	166%
Pacificsource	$68 - $69	202%
Ambetter / Centene	$71	210%
First Choice	$105 - $125	311%
Uniform Medical	$110	326%
Regence	$112	332%
Aetna	$119	353%
First Health	$130	385%
Multiplan/Phcs	$130	385%
Cigna	$132 - $135	391%
Kaiser	$305	904%

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 $65.
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 Mary Bridge 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.