CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97140
  • Insurance Median: $64
  • Cash Discount Price: $79
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.31x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is $64. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $79. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 2.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$79

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$64

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: $79 (285%)
Insurance Median: $64 (231%)
Cash: $79 (285% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $64 (231% 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 231% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 131%). 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
Iowa Total Care $24 87%
Medicaid / KanCare $24 87%
Aetna $26 - $64 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 94%
Medicare (plans) $26 - $27 94%
UnitedHealthcare $27 - $350 97%
Health Choices $31 112%
Medical Associates $31 112%
Centivo $33 119%
Amish Hospital Aid $35 126%
Oscar $35 126%
Ambetter / Centene $45 162%
Claimdoc $53 191%
Nova $53 191%
1199 National Benefit Fund $64 231%
Allied Benefit Systems $64 231%
Asr Health Benefits $64 231%
Christian Brother Services $64 231%
Coventry $64 231%
First Health $64 231%
Lucent Health $64 231%
Luminare Health $64 231%
Medical Mutual $64 231%
Meritain $64 231%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $64 231%
Webtpa $64 231%
Preferred One $79 285%
Health Partners $81 292%
Auxiant $85 307%
Cigna $85 307%
Medica $85 307%
Midlands $85 307%
Midlands Choice $85 307%
Mhnet $97 350%
Multiplan $109 393%
Crime Victim Assistance $121 437%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $121 437%
Geha $350 1263%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals