CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise)

Facility: Gundersen St Josephs Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 97110 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97110
Insurance Median: $112
Cash Discount Price: $89
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.85x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) at Gundersen St Josephs Hospital and Clinics is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $89. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $29.06, this hospital’s rate is 3.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 400 Water Ave, Hillsboro, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$89

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$112

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: $89 (306%)

Insurance Median: $112 (385%)

Cash: $89 (306% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $112 (385% 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 385% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 285%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Amerigroup	$15	52%
Security Health Plan	$30	103%
Ucare	$80 - $122	275%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$81 - $352	279%
UnitedHealthcare	$81 - $107	279%
Quartz	$83	286%
Iowa Total Care	$94	323%
Managed Health Service	$94	323%
Alliance	$117 - $155	403%
Cigna	$125	430%
Aspirus Arise Health	$127	437%
Humana	$130	447%
Multiplan/Healtheos	$133 - $145	458%
Coventry Health Care	$145	499%

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 $89.
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 Gundersen St Josephs Hospital and Clinics 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.