CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $110
Cash Discount Price: $160
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite is $110. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 3.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Johnson Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$110

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: $160 (577%)

Insurance Median: $110 (397%)

Cash: $160 (577% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $110 (397% 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 397% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 297%). 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
Peachstate [43]	$67	242%
Amerigroup [102]	$69	249%
Caresource [61]	$69	249%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$106 - $156	382%
Cigna	$106	382%
United [5]	$106	382%
Ambetter / Centene	$107	386%
Oscar [228]	$107	386%
Aetna	$108	390%
Caresource Marketplace Bronze/Silver/Gold [60]	$109	393%
Kaiser [6]	$109	393%
Sidecar Health [236]	$110	397%
Coventry [9]	$112	404%
Direct Employer Agreements [72]	$112 - $136	404%
First Health [74]	$120	433%
Northeast Georgia Heatlh System [808]	$120	433%
Veracity Benefits [809]	$120	433%
Phcs [93]	$136	491%
Secure Health [340]	$136	491%
Beech Street [71]	$144	519%
Multiplan [92]	$157	566%
Novanet [41]	$160	577%

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 $160.
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 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite 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.