CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97140
  • Insurance Median: $121
  • Cash Discount Price: $110
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.37x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $121. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $110. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 4.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$110

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$121

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: $110 (397%)
Insurance Median: $121 (437%)
Cash: $110 (397% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $121 (437% 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 437% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 337%). 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
Aetna $26 - $125 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $132 94%
Cigna $26 - $135 94%
Devoted Health $26 94%
Humana $26 94%
Molina $26 94%
Primetime Health Plan $26 94%
Summacare $26 - $133 94%
The Health Plan $26 - $128 94%
UnitedHealthcare $26 - $135 94%
Wellcare By Allwell $26 94%
Paramount $27 97%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $27 97%
Valor Health Plans $27 97%
Ambetter / Centene $47 170%
Caresource $47 170%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $52 - $145 188%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $56 202%
Amish Aid Community Plan $67 - $85 242%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $67 - $85 242%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $67 - $85 242%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $73 263%
Immergrun $73 263%
Sunrise Plain Communities $73 263%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $102 368%
Beech Street $117 - $131 422%
Ohio Preferred Network $117 - $131 422%
First Health $121 437%
Century Health Network $124 447%
Ohio Health Choice $124 - $131 447%
Private Healthcare System $126 455%
Aultcare $131 473%
Clarity $131 473%
Configurenet $131 473%
Fortified Provider Network $131 473%
Healthsmart $131 473%
Jp Farley $131 473%
Multiplan $131 473%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals