CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $51
Cash Discount Price: $416
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital is $51. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $416. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$416

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$51

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: $416 (1501%)

Insurance Median: $51 (184%)

Cash: $416 (1501% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $51 (184% 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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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	$24 - $125	87%
United	$24 - $68	87%
Wellmed	$24 - $27	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$25 - $28	90%
Humana	$25 - $30	90%
Wellcare	$25 - $29	90%
Caresource	$27	97%
Longevity Health Plan	$29 - $33	105%
Freedom Health Care	$30 - $32	108%
Optimum Healthcare	$30 - $32	108%
Simply Healthcare	$49 - $64	177%
Oscar	$58 - $62	209%
Cigna	$67 - $72	242%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems	$88 - $382	317%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$98 - $106	354%
Plotkin Health	$192 - $208	693%

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 $416.
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 HCA Florida Lehigh 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.