CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Encino Hospital Medical Center

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $32
Cash Discount Price: $30
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Encino Hospital Medical Center is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $30. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16237 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$30

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$32

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: $30 (108%)

Insurance Median: $32 (115%)

Cash: $30 (108% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $32 (115% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aids Healthcare Foundation	$31 - $32	112%
Alignment	$31	112%
Blue Shield Of Ca, Va	$31	112%
Blue Shield Of Promise	$31 - $32	112%
Brand New Day	$31 - $46	112%
Health Net Of Ca	$31 - $45	112%
La Care Health Plan	$31 - $32	112%
Managed Health Network	$31	112%
Medicare (plans)	$31	112%
Molina	$31 - $32	112%
Renal Payer Solutions	$31	112%
Tricare	$31	112%
Usa Senior Care Network	$31	112%
Imperial Health Plan Ca	$32	115%
Traditional Medi-Cal	$32	115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33	119%
Corvel	$38	137%
Zelis Healthcare	$38	137%
Aetna	$39	141%
Americas Choice Provider Network	$39	141%
Healthsmart Preferred Care Network	$39	141%
Multiplan	$39	141%
Prime Health Services, Inc.	$39	141%
Three Rivers	$39	141%
Provider Network Of America	$40	144%
Provider Select	$40	144%
Workers Comp	$40	144%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$43	155%

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 $30.
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 Encino Hospital Medical Center 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.