CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Ochsner Choctaw General

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $80
Cash Discount Price: $117
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.89x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Ochsner Choctaw General is $80. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $117. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 2.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 Vanity Fair Lane, Po Box 618, Butler, AL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$117

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$80

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: $117 (422%)

Insurance Median: $80 (289%)

Cash: $117 (422% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $80 (289% 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 289% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 189%). 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$22 - $23	79%
Humana	$61 - $69	220%
Cigna	$69 - $75	249%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$69	249%
Medicare (plans)	$69 - $80	249%
Ambetter / Centene	$70	253%
Shared Health Mississippi	$73	263%
UnitedHealthcare	$85 - $110	307%
Aetna	$100	361%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$103	372%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$103	372%
Select Administrative Services Network	$108	390%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$116	418%
Zelis	$116	418%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$119	429%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$123	444%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$123	444%
Cor Vel	$126	455%

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 $117.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97140.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Ochsner Choctaw General is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97140.
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.