CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $35
Cash Discount Price: $135
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital is $35. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1680 East 120Th Street, Los Angeles, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$35

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: $135 (487%)

Insurance Median: $35 (126%)

Cash: $135 (487% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $35 (126% 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
Preferred Professional Medical Corporation (Ipa) Of California	$18 - $24	65%
Alta	$22 - $31	79%
Brand New Day	$22 - $426	79%
Care1St Health	$22 - $31	79%
Molina Healthcare	$23 - $38	83%
Heritage Provider Network (Hpn)	$29	105%
Health Net	$35 - $213	126%
La Care Health Pasc-Seui	$36	130%
La Care Health Plan	$36	130%
La Care Health	$40	144%
Santa Monica Unite Here	$89	321%
Blue Shield Of California	$291 - $322	1050%
UnitedHealthcare	$304	1097%
Multiplan	$568	2049%

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 $135.
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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community 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.