CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Mahaska Health Partnership

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $45
Cash Discount Price: $69
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Mahaska Health Partnership is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $69. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1229 C Avenue East, Oskaloosa, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$69

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$45

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: $69 (249%)

Insurance Median: $45 (162%)

Cash: $69 (249% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $45 (162% 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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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	$33	119%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$33	119%
Aetna	$45 - $79	162%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$45	162%
Humana	$45	162%
Iowa Total Care Comm - All Other Plans	$45	162%
Iowa Total Care Mcr	$45	162%
UnitedHealthcare	$45 - $52	162%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$79	285%
Wellmark Hmo	$158	570%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$174	628%

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 $69.
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 Mahaska Health Partnership 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.