CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97140
  • Insurance Median: $235
  • Cash Discount Price: $134
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $235. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $134. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 8.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$134

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$235

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$27.72

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $27.72 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $134 (483%)
Insurance Median: $235 (848%)
Cash: $134 (483% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $235 (848% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $27.72 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 848% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 748%). 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) $35 126%
Veterans Eval Services $35 126%
Medicaid / KanCare $36 130%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $36 130%
Node Triwest $36 130%
Node Va $36 130%
Node Champva $49 177%
Tricare $49 177%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $54 195%
Self Pay $100 - $168 361%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $184 664%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $188 - $204 678%
Hccmca $201 725%
Aetna $214 772%
Multiplan Phcs $255 920%
Cigna $265 956%
Moda Assurance $265 956%
Carlie Trans Grp $285 1028%
UnitedHealthcare $285 1028%
First Choice Health $302 1089%
Multiplan Mpi $305 1100%
Plan Vista Solutions $312 1126%
Multiplan Wc $318 1147%
One Health $318 1147%
First Health Group $322 1162%
Medical Control Network Solutions $322 1162%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals