CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Atrium Health University City

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97140
  • Insurance Median: $99
  • Cash Discount Price: $122
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.57x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Atrium Health University City is $99. 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 3.57x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$99

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: $99 (357%)
Cash: $122 (440% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $99 (357% 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 357% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 257%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 - $26 76%
Amerihealth Caritas $21 - $25 76%
Carolina Complete Health $21 - $26 76%
Healthy Blue $21 - $26 76%
Partners $21 - $24 76%
Trillium $21 - $26 76%
UnitedHealthcare $21 - $114 76%
Vaya $21 - $26 76%
Wellcare $21 - $26 76%
Cigna $26 - $196 94%
Aetna $27 - $203 97%
Humana $27 97%
Ortho Carolina $33 119%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $44 - $74 159%
Ambetter / Centene $72 - $89 260%
Employers Health Network $108 390%
Physician Reach Out $122 440%
Medcost $123 - $142 444%
Magellan $147 530%
Gmmi $159 574%
Quik Trip $159 574%
Carolina Behavioral Health $176 - $196 635%
Choicecare $176 - $181 635%
First Health $196 - $203 707%
Healthgram $196 707%
Private Health Care Systems $200 722%
Provider Select $213 - $237 768%
Beechstreet $220 794%
Multiplan $225 812%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 8800 North Tyron Street, Charlotte, NC 28262
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals