CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $229
Cash Discount Price: $353
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases is $229. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $353. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 8.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1275 York Ave, New York, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$353

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$229

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: $353 (1273%)

Insurance Median: $229 (826%)

Cash: $353 (1273% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $229 (826% 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 826% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 726%). 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
Emblem	$84 - $274	303%
Aetna	$130 - $734	469%
Healthfirst	$141 - $213	509%
Fidelis	$190 - $228	685%
Empire	$199 - $249	718%
Magnacare	$225 - $284	812%
Metroplus	$228 - $231	823%
Urn	$249 - $252	898%
6 Degrees Health	$274 - $277	988%
Multiplan	$316 - $320	1140%
Cigna	$546	1970%
Oxford	$631 - $826	2276%
UnitedHealthcare	$824 - $881	2973%

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 $353.
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 Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases 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.