CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $170
Cash Discount Price: $239
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital is $170. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $239. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 6.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 South Street, Southbridge, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$239

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$170

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: $239 (862%)

Insurance Median: $170 (613%)

Cash: $239 (862% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $170 (613% 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 613% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 513%). 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
Cigna	$21 - $170	76%
Workers Compensation [20501]	$22	79%
Champva [11001]	$24	87%
Institution [10406]	$28	101%
Mgb Mcr [10124]	$28	101%
Tufts Us Family [11203]	$28	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$29 - $243	105%
Commonwealth Care Alliance [10103]	$29	105%
Aetna	$30 - $239	108%
Fallon Mcr Supp [20202]	$30	108%
Fallon Mcr [10105]	$30	108%
Senior Whole Health [10110]	$30	108%
Tufts Mcr [10112]	$30	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$30 - $239	108%
Tufts Connectorcare [10507]	$47	170%
Wellpoint [11112]	$67	242%
Medicaid / KanCare	$124	447%
Fallon Connectorcare [10503]	$148	534%
Hne [11108]	$156	563%
Tufts [11201]	$170	613%
First Health Network [11120]	$179	646%
Evernorth Behavioral Health [27]	$191	689%
Harvard Pilgrim [10701]	$202 - $242	729%
Connecticare [11105]	$239	862%
Fallon Carelon Hlth [28]	$239	862%
Fallon Mcaid Carelon Hlth [29]	$239	862%
Grants [20507]	$239	862%
Masshealth Mcd Mbhp [38]	$239	862%
Wellsense Mcaid Carelon Hlth [21]	$239	862%
Hsno/Free Care [10801]	$681	2457%

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 $239.
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 UMass Memorial Health - Harrington 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.