CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Atrium Health Lincoln

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $93
Cash Discount Price: $122
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.35x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Atrium Health Lincoln is $93. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 3.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 433 McAlister Rd, Lincolnton, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$93

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: $122 (440%)

Insurance Median: $93 (335%)

Cash: $122 (440% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $93 (335% 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 335% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 235%). 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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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
Alliance	$21 - $29	76%
Amerihealth Caritas	$21 - $28	76%
Carolina Complete Health	$21 - $28	76%
Healthy Blue	$21 - $28	76%
Partners	$21 - $28	76%
Trillium	$21 - $29	76%
UnitedHealthcare	$21 - $139	76%
Vaya	$21 - $28	76%
Wellcare	$21 - $28	76%
Cigna	$26 - $165	94%
Aetna	$27 - $208	97%
Humana	$27	97%
Orthocarolina	$33	119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$44 - $124	159%
Ambetter / Centene	$80 - $91	289%
Employers Health Network	$108	390%
Medcost	$115 - $160	415%
Physician Reach Out	$122	440%
Gmmi	$159	574%
Quik Trip	$159	574%
Choicecare	$200	722%
First Health	$208	750%
Beechstreet	$220	794%
Private Health Care Systems	$220	794%
Multiplan	$232	837%

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 $122.
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 Atrium Health Lincoln 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.