CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Carolina East Medical Center

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $58
Cash Discount Price: $67
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Carolina East Medical Center is $58. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $67. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 2.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$67

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$58

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: $67 (242%)

Insurance Median: $58 (209%)

Cash: $67 (242% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $58 (209% 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 209% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 109%). 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

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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
Pamlico Co Jail-All Plans	$17 - $42	61%
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $112	83%
Humana	$27	97%
Inclusive Health (Nchirp)-All Plans	$27	97%
Tricare	$27 - $158	97%
Craven Co. Jail Systems - All Plans	$42 - $53	152%
Medcost Ppo Employees And Retirees	$43 - $104	155%
Medcost Ppo Ultra (Employees)	$43 - $99	155%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$45 - $108	162%
Medcost Ppo City Employees	$47 - $115	170%
Medcost Ppo County Employee	$49 - $120	177%
Benefit Mgmt, Svcs-All Plans	$55 - $134	198%
Medcost Benefit Svc-All Other Plans	$57 - $140	206%
Aetna	$58 - $140	209%
Acs Consult Svc Inc-All Plans	$59 - $143	213%
Cigna	$59 - $144	213%
Medcost Ppo Standard	$59 - $143	213%

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 $67.
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 Carolina East Medical Center 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.