CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $74
Cash Discount Price: $79
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is $74. 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 2.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$79

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$74

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: $74 (267%)

Cash: $79 (285% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $74 (267% 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 267% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 167%). 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
Humana	$24 - $35	87%
Senior Care Community Of Ky	$25	90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $164	94%
Essence Health	$26	94%
Passport	$26 - $94	94%
Signature	$26 - $94	94%
Va Ccn	$26	94%
Communicare	$27	97%
Communicare Med Adv Fy	$27	97%
Devoted	$27 - $56	97%
Velocity	$32 - $183	115%
Key Benefit Administrators	$33	119%
UnitedHealthcare	$34 - $89	123%
Wellcare	$34 - $36	123%
Aetna	$35	126%
Prime Group Health	$64 - $159	231%
Cigna	$102	368%
Encore	$112	404%
Multiplan	$123 - $168	444%
Omca	$178	642%
Chsn	$187	675%
Corvel	$187	675%
Cshn	$187	675%
Health Smart	$187	675%
National Comp Care	$187	675%

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 $79.
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 Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth 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.