CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Ochsner Rush Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $32
Cash Discount Price: $48
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Ochsner Rush Hospital is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $48. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 19Th Ave, Meridian, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$48

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$32

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: $48 (173%)

Insurance Median: $32 (115%)

Cash: $48 (173% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $32 (115% 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
Humana	$20 - $25	72%
Medicaid / KanCare	$22 - $23	79%
Cigna	$25 - $135	90%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$25	90%
Medicare (plans)	$25 - $29	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$25 - $173	90%
Shared Health Mississippi	$26	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$29 - $34	105%
Ambetter / Centene	$35	126%
Cor Vel	$41	148%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$41	148%
Zelis	$42	152%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$71	256%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$71	256%
Aetna	$100	361%
Select Administrative Services Network	$108	390%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$116	418%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$123	444%

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 $48.
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 Ochsner Rush 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.