CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Boston Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $127
Cash Discount Price: $179
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Boston Children's Hospital is $127. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $179. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 4.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$179

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$127

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: $179 (646%)

Insurance Median: $127 (458%)

Cash: $179 (646% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $127 (458% 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 458% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 358%). 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
Cdphp	$88 - $152	317%
Harvard Pilgrim	$91 - $121	328%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $118	361%
Unicare	$101	364%
Aetna	$107 - $150	386%
United	$107 - $150	386%
Mgb/Allways	$109 - $132	393%
Tufts Public Plan	$110	397%
Ambetter / Centene	$113	408%
United Ri Nj Ny	$113	408%
Carelon Strategies/Bhs	$116	418%
UnitedHealthcare	$116 - $152	418%
Carelon/Beacon	$134	483%
Fallon	$137 - $138	494%
Health New England	$145	523%
Cigna	$152 - $162	548%
Ets/Lifetrac	$152	548%
Interlink Transplant	$152	548%
Community Health Options	$161	581%
Humana	$161	581%
Coventry/Hcvm/First Health	$165	595%
Multiplan/Phcs	$165 - $170	595%

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 $179.
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 Boston Children's 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.