CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $48
Cash Discount Price: $109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.73x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.73x the Medicare baseline. Located in 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$48

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: $109 (393%)

Insurance Median: $48 (173%)

Cash: $109 (393% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $48 (173% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aultcare - All Plans	$19 - $77	69%
Bc Blue Access	$24 - $458	87%
Bc Ohi/Ohii	$24 - $412	87%
Bc Pathway	$24 - $300	87%
Bc Preferred	$24 - $458	87%
Bc Trad - All Other Plans	$24 - $458	87%
UnitedHealthcare	$26 - $505	94%
Bc Mcr Adv	$27	97%
Summacare Mcr Adv	$27	97%
Summacare Comm - All Other Plans	$29 - $444	105%
Health Oh Network - All Plans	$30 - $144	108%
Ohio Health Choice - All Plans	$30 - $144	108%
Cigna	$33 - $125	119%
Multiplan - All Plans	$33 - $158	119%
The Health Plan - All Plans	$35 - $53	126%
Med Mutual Nas	$37 - $150	133%
Healthsmart - All Plans	$42 - $204	152%
Med Mutual Medflex	$449	1620%
Med Mutual Aca	$511	1843%
Med Mutual Ppo/Pos/Hmo - All Other Plans	$562	2027%
Aetna	$569	2053%

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 $109.
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 Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center 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.