CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Rapides Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $26
Cash Discount Price: $493
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Rapides Regional Medical Center is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $493. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 211 4Th Street, Alexandria, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$493

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$26

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: $493 (1778%)

Insurance Median: $26 (94%)

Cash: $493 (1778% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $26 (94% 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
Aetna	$23 - $208	83%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $59	83%
Devoted Health	$23 - $26	83%
Humana	$23 - $163	83%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance	$23 - $26	83%
United	$23 - $110	83%
United Va Ccn	$23 - $26	83%
Vantage Health Plan	$23 - $69	83%
Dignity Care Corporation	$24 - $27	87%
Wellcare	$24 - $28	87%
Medical Development International	$27 - $30	97%
Universal Healthcare	$28 - $31	101%
Allegiance Health Management	$42 - $47	152%
Verity	$148	534%
Cigna	$154	556%
Ppo Plus	$187	675%
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation	$242	873%
Gilsbar 360	$261	942%
Multiplan	$267 - $286	963%
Dma Regional Ppo	$345	1245%
Employers Health Network	$345	1245%
First Health	$345	1245%
Healthsouth Corporation	$345	1245%
Plan Vista Solutions (Nppn)	$385	1389%
Bestcomp	$399	1439%

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 $493.
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 Rapides Regional Medical Center 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.