CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (gait training)

Facility: University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Billing Code: 97116 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97116
  • Insurance Median: $118
  • Cash Discount Price: $112
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.06x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (gait training) at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority is $118. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $112. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 4.06x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$112

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$118

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: $112 (385%)
Insurance Median: $118 (406%)
Cash: $112 (385% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $118 (406% 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 406% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 306%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicare (plans) $55 - $134 189%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $78 - $350 268%
Alliance_Premier_Network $87 - $91 299%
Mercycare $90 - $95 310%
Triology $93 - $117 320%
Security_Health_Plan $98 - $121 337%
Employer'S_Coalition_On_Health $100 - $147 344%
Alliance $102 - $107 351%
Hfn $104 - $147 358%
United_Healthcare $104 - $162 358%
Aspirus_Health_Plan $106 - $112 365%
Beloit_Health_System $106 - $111 365%
Cigna $109 - $115 375%
Health_Partners_Insurance $111 - $117 382%
Health_Payment_Systems $112 - $117 385%
UnitedHealthcare $114 - $120 392%
Dean_Health_Plan $116 - $122 399%
Medical_Associates $120 - $126 413%
Wps $126 - $146 434%
Employers_Healthcare_Coalition_Of_Wi $127 - $134 437%
Aetna $130 - $153 447%
Aspirus_Network_Inc $140 - $147 482%
Chorus_Community $146 - $153 502%
Ghc_Eau_Claire_Health_Plan $146 - $153 502%
Multiplan $146 - $176 502%
Sheybogan_Employers_Health_Network $146 - $153 502%
Coventry $155 - $162 533%
Dean_Care $155 - $162 533%
Healthsmart $160 - $168 551%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals