CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Gunnison Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $93
Cash Discount Price: $93
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Gunnison Valley Hospital is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $93. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 3.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$93

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$93

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: $93 (335%)

Insurance Median: $93 (335%)

Cash: $93 (335% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $93 (335% 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 335% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 235%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$48	173%
Medicare (plans)	$53 - $54	191%
Gunnison County Coroner Op Only	$56 - $57	202%
Gunnison County Sheriff Op & Profee Only	$56 - $57	202%
Ebms Hdhp	$65 - $66	234%
Tetwp Op & Profee Only-All Plans	$65 - $66	234%
U Of Co Transplant-All Plans	$65 - $66	234%
Ebms Ppo Plan-All Other Plans	$76 - $77	274%
Gunnison County Employees-All Other Plans	$87 - $88	314%
Scottish Rites-All Plans	$87 - $88	314%
Elap Employers-All Plans	$93 - $94	335%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$96 - $97	346%
Apostrophe-All Plans	$98 - $99	354%
Multiplan-All Plans	$101 - $103	364%
Rocky Mountain Health-All Plans	$104 - $105	375%
UnitedHealthcare	$104 - $105	375%
Aetna	$105 - $106	379%
Cofinity-All Plans	$105 - $106	379%
Cigna	$107 - $108	386%

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 $93.
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 Gunnison 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.