CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Bayou Bend Health System

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $37
Cash Discount Price: $40
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.33x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Bayou Bend Health System is $37. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $40. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.33x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$40

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$37

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: $40 (144%)

Insurance Median: $37 (133%)

Cash: $40 (144% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $37 (133% 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
Tricare	$24 - $27	87%
UnitedHealthcare	$25 - $126	90%
Aetna	$26 - $41	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $46	94%
Dignity Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$26 - $30	94%
Humana	$26 - $39	94%
Sterling Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$26 - $30	94%
Verity Healthnet Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only	$26 - $30	94%
Wellcare Mcr Allwell Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$26 - $30	94%
Ambetter / Centene	$30 - $34	108%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcaid Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$37 - $42	133%
Cigna	$37	133%
La Health Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$37 - $42	133%
Verity Healthnet Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$37 - $42	133%
Diocese Of Lafaytte Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$40 - $45	144%
Gilsbar 360 Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$40 - $45	144%
Verity Healthnet Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$40 - $45	144%
Ccn/First Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$42 - $48	152%
Integrated Hp Multiplan Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$42 - $48	152%
Ppo Plus / Zelis Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$42 - $48	152%
Geha Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$45 - $51	162%
Usa Mco Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$45 - $51	162%
Galaxy Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$48 - $54	173%

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 $40.
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 Bayou Bend Health System 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.