CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Ochsner Watkins Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $90
Cash Discount Price: $103
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Ochsner Watkins Hospital is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $103. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 3.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 605 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$103

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$90

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: $103 (372%)

Insurance Median: $90 (325%)

Cash: $103 (372% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $90 (325% 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 325% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 225%). 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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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$22 - $23	79%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $123	119%
Cor Vel	$41	148%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$41	148%
Humana	$72 - $90	260%
Cigna	$75 - $90	271%
Ambetter / Centene	$90	325%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$90	325%
Medicare (plans)	$90 - $103	325%
UnitedHealthcare	$90 - $110	325%
Shared Health Mississippi	$94	339%
Aetna	$100	361%
Select Administrative Services Network	$108	390%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$116	418%
Zelis	$116	418%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$123	444%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$127	458%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial	$127	458%

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 $103.
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 Watkins 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.