CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: University of Colorado Hospital Authority

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $200
Cash Discount Price: $173
vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at University of Colorado Hospital Authority is $200. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $173. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 7.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$173

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$200

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: $173 (624%)

Insurance Median: $200 (722%)

Cash: $173 (624% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $200 (722% 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 722% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 622%). 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
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $383	97%
Aetna	$28 - $244	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$28 - $324	101%
Cigna	$28 - $257	101%
Cms	$28	101%
Denver Health Medical Plan	$28 - $262	101%
Devoted Health	$28	101%
Humana	$28	101%
Kaiser	$28 - $291	101%
Select Health	$28 - $72	101%
Rocky Mountain Health Plan	$162 - $252	584%
Simplified Benefits Administration	$192 - $204	693%
Kaiser Public Option	$193	696%
Phcs	$272	981%
Multiplan	$297	1071%
First Health	$346	1248%
Midlands Choice	$346	1248%

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 $173.
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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority 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.