CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: New London Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $72
Cash Discount Price: $74
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.60x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at New London Hospital is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 2.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 273 County Road, New London, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$72

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: $74 (267%)

Insurance Median: $72 (260%)

Cash: $74 (267% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $72 (260% 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 260% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 160%). 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
Amerihealth Caritas Nh	$24 - $83	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$24 - $129	87%
Granite State Health Plan	$24 - $82	87%
Wellsense Health Plan	$24 - $72	87%
Martin'S Point Generations Advantage	$28 - $72	101%
Martin'S Point Health Care	$28 - $112	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$28 - $127	101%
Wellcare Health Plans	$28 - $72	101%
Aetna	$32 - $141	115%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Of Ne	$32 - $116	115%
Ambetter / Centene	$36 - $72	130%
Cigna	$37 - $110	133%
Tufts Health Plan	$113 - $117	408%
Coventry	$154	556%
Multiplan	$155	559%

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 $74.
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 New London 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.