CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $178
Cash Discount Price: $214
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is $178. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $214. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 6.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$214

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$178

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: $214 (772%)

Insurance Median: $178 (642%)

Cash: $214 (772% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $178 (642% 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 642% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 542%). 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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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
Curaechoice [6100]	$44 - $72	159%
Aetna	$59 - $306	213%
Cigna	$71 - $306	256%
Imagine Health [6032]	$83	299%
Global Medical Management Inc [6090]	$109 - $177	393%
Humana	$122 - $153	440%
Medpartners [6038]	$132 - $214	476%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$138 - $306	498%
Healthlink [125]	$153 - $306	552%
UnitedHealthcare	$178 - $306	642%
Health'S Finest Network [126]	$199 - $260	718%
Multiplan/Phcs [142]	$245 - $306	884%
First Health Plan [6034]	$306	1104%
Galaxy Health Network [220]	$306	1104%

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 $214.
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 Northwestern Memorial 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.