CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Piedmont Newton Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $294
Cash Discount Price: $108
vs. Medicare Baseline: 10.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Piedmont Newton Hospital is $294. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $108. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 10.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5126 Hospital Drive Ne, Covington, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$108

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$294

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: $108 (390%)

Insurance Median: $294 (1061%)

Cash: $108 (390% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $294 (1061% 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 1061% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 961%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Medicaid / KanCare	$35 - $37	126%
UnitedHealthcare	$215 - $331	776%
First Health [10303]	$251	905%
Cigna	$254 - $359	916%
Kaiser [10500]	$269	970%
Novanet [10819]	$269	970%
Phcs [10601]	$294	1061%
Beechstreet [10800]	$305	1100%
Multiplan [10600]	$305	1100%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$345 - $359	1245%
Aetna	$359	1295%

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 $108.
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 Piedmont Newton 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.