CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $106
Cash Discount Price: $57
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc is $106. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $57. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 3.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1104 E Grace St, Rensselaer, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$57

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$106

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: $57 (206%)

Insurance Median: $106 (382%)

Cash: $57 (206% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $106 (382% 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 382% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 282%). 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
Medicare (plans)	$40	144%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$52	188%
Unicare [1150]	$52	188%
Workers Comp [1172]	$79	285%
Commercial [2001]	$97 - $126	350%
Managed Care [2000]	$97 - $126	350%
United Medical Resources [1158]	$97	350%
United Medical Resources [1301]	$97	350%
UnitedHealthcare	$97	350%
Aetna	$109	393%
Cigna	$124	447%
Great West Insurance [1055]	$124	447%
Mdwise [1175]	$186	671%
Medicaid / KanCare	$186 - $224	671%
Managed Health Services [1302]	$192	693%

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 $57.
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 Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc 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.