CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Animas Surgical Hospital, LLC

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $29
Cash Discount Price: $251
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Animas Surgical Hospital, LLC is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $251. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 575 Rivergate Ln, Unit 100, Durango, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$251

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$29

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: $251 (905%)

Insurance Median: $29 (105%)

Cash: $251 (905% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $29 (105% 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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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	$29	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$29	105%
Cigna	$29	105%
Denver Health	$29 - $50	105%
Humana	$29	105%
Kaiser Permanente	$29	105%
Medicare (plans)	$29	105%
Presbyterian Health Plan	$29	105%
Triwest	$29	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$29	105%

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 $251.
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 Animas Surgical Hospital, LLC 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.