CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Banner-University Medical Center South Campus

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $105
Cash Discount Price: $40
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.79x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Banner-University Medical Center South Campus is $105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 3.79x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$105

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: $40 (144%)

Insurance Median: $105 (379%)

Cash: $40 (144% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $105 (379% 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 379% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 279%). 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.

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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
Aetna	$44 - $126	159%
Arizona Physicians Ipa	$56	202%
Health Choice Arizona, Inc.	$56 - $109	202%
Health Net	$56 - $118	202%
Mercy Care	$56	202%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$66 - $125	238%
University Of Arizona (Kasser Medical Treatment Center)	$76	274%
Arizona Priority Care	$87	314%
National Healthcare Solutions Inc (Nhsi) And Vip Universal Medical Insurance Group (Vumi)	$98	354%
Plotkin Health	$98	354%
Oscar Health Plan	$109	393%
Quiktrip Corporation	$118	426%
Provider Network Of America	$164	592%
Arizona Medical Network	$174	628%
Cigna	$225	812%
UnitedHealthcare	$268	967%

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 $40.
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 Banner-University Medical Center South Campus 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.