CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Kearney County Health Services Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $61
Cash Discount Price: $64
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Kearney County Health Services Hospital is $61. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $64. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 2.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 727 East 1St St, Minden, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$64

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$61

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: $64 (231%)

Insurance Median: $61 (220%)

Cash: $64 (231% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $61 (220% 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 220% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 120%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$40 - $44	144%
Medica	$40 - $157	144%
Humana	$44	159%
Total Care	$44 - $45	159%
UnitedHealthcare	$44 - $76	159%
Aetna	$46 - $152	166%
Great Plains	$46	166%
Healthy Blue	$46	166%
Multiplan	$78	281%
Healthnet	$80	289%
Triwest	$80	289%
Molina	$82	296%
Private Healthcare Systems And Multiplan	$132	476%

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 $64.
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 Kearney County Health Services 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.