CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Temecula Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $113
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Temecula Valley Hospital is $113. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 4.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 31700 Temecula Pkwy, Temecula, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$113

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%)

Insurance Median: $113 (408%)

Ins. Median: $113 (408% 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 408% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 308%). 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
United_Healthcare	$22	79%
Heritage	$28	101%
Iehp	$28	101%
Molina	$28	101%
Health_Net	$29 - $98	105%
Kaiser	$41 - $94	148%
Rady_Children'S_Hospital	$41	148%
Cigna	$106 - $113	382%
Primecare	$118 - $126	426%
Exclusive_Care	$133 - $142	480%
Sharp_Health_Plan	$133 - $142	480%
Blue_Shield	$136	491%
Palomar	$139 - $149	501%
Multiplan	$266 - $284	960%

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 $X.
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 Temecula Valley Hospital 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.