CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Fisher-Titus Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $82
Cash Discount Price: $98
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Fisher-Titus Hospital is $82. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $98. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 2.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 272 Benedict Avenue, Norwalk, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$98

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$82

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: $98 (354%)

Insurance Median: $82 (296%)

Cash: $98 (354% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $82 (296% 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 296% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 196%). 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
Aetna	$26 - $95	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$26 - $99	94%
Buckeye	$26 - $54	94%
Caresource	$26 - $52	94%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio	$26 - $63	94%
Paramount	$26 - $98	94%
Perennial Advantage	$26 - $27	94%
Sidecar	$26 - $76	94%
Summacare	$26 - $96	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $99	94%
Wellcare	$26	94%
Zing Health	$26	94%
Valor Health	$27	97%
Amerihealth	$54	195%
Molina	$54	195%
Health Ohio Network	$76	274%
Tricare	$82 - $87	296%
Cigna	$87	314%
Claimsdoc	$87	314%
First Health	$98	354%
Multiplan	$98	354%
Ohio Health Choice	$98	354%
Healthscope	$99	357%
Emerald Health	$106	382%

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 $98.
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 Fisher-Titus 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.