CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Viera Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $192
Cash Discount Price: $60
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Viera Hospital is $192. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $60. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 6.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8745 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$60

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$192

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: $60 (216%)

Insurance Median: $192 (693%)

Cash: $60 (216% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $192 (693% 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 693% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 593%). 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
Health First Health Plan	$20 - $72	72%
Corizon Health	$27	97%
UnitedHealthcare	$71 - $561	256%
Florida Healthcare Plans	$76	274%
Cigna	$93 - $99	335%
Aetna	$134 - $264	483%
Disney Cruise Line	$144	519%
Prime Heath Services, Inc.	$180	649%
Multiplan	$192	693%
Amerigroup	$240	866%
Humana	$240	866%
Molina Healthcare	$240 - $269	866%
Sunshine Health Plan	$252	909%
Florida Blue	$1,010 - $1,051	3644%

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 $60.
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 Viera 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.