CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Advocate Trinity Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $121
Cash Discount Price: $85
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Advocate Trinity Hospital is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $85. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 4.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2320 E 93Rd St, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$85

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$121

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: $85 (307%)

Insurance Median: $121 (437%)

Cash: $85 (307% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $121 (437% 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 437% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 337%). 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

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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
Ambetter / Centene	$40	144%
Molina	$40	144%
Oscar Health Hmo	$42	152%
Hstechnology	$54	195%
Advocate Employee	$67 - $74	242%
Cigna	$88 - $112	317%
Aetna	$105	379%
Private Healthcare Systems	$105 - $136	379%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$120 - $150	433%
Multiplan	$136	491%
UnitedHealthcare	$238 - $469	859%

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 $85.
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 Advocate Trinity 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.