CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: University of Missouri Health Care

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $112
Cash Discount Price: $94
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.04x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at University of Missouri Health Care is $112. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 4.04x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$112

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: $94 (339%)

Insurance Median: $112 (404%)

Cash: $94 (339% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $112 (404% 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 404% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 304%). 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
Healthy Blue	$36	130%
United Community	$36	130%
Coventry Health Plan	$38	137%
Home State	$38	137%
Aetna	$42 - $120	152%
Medica With Mu Health	$45 - $162	162%
Immergun	$55	198%
UnitedHealthcare	$86 - $190	310%
Healthlink	$112	404%
Coventry Health Plan National	$117	422%
Mercy	$117	422%
Cox Health Network	$125	451%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$129 - $167	465%
Cigna	$133	480%
Multiplan	$137	494%

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 $94.
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 University of Missouri Health Care 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.