CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Buffalo Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $83
Cash Discount Price: $81
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Buffalo Hospital is $83. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $81. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 2.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 303 Catlin Street, Buffalo, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$81

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$83

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: $81 (292%)

Insurance Median: $83 (299%)

Cash: $81 (292% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $83 (299% 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 299% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 199%). 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.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20 - $81	72%
Medicaid / KanCare	$22	79%
South Country Health Alliance	$23	83%
Aetna	$26 - $86	94%
Medicare (plans)	$27	97%
Medica	$29 - $253	105%
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H)	$29	105%
Health Partners	$61 - $107	220%
Healthpartners	$98	354%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V)	$112	404%
Medica Ub Health (B)	$116	418%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S)	$122	440%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S)	$122	440%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U)	$146	527%
Medica Health System	$160 - $266	577%
Medica Mhps	$253	913%
UnitedHealthcare	$311	1122%

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 $81.
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 Buffalo 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.