CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Fort Duncan Medical Center

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $156
Cash Discount Price: $145
vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Fort Duncan Medical Center is $156. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $145. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 5.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3333 N Foster Maldonado Blvd, Eagle Pass, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$145

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$156

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: $145 (523%)

Insurance Median: $156 (563%)

Cash: $145 (523% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $156 (563% 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 563% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 463%). 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
United_Healthcare	$34 - $184	123%
Driscoll	$43 - $70	155%
Molina	$43 - $71	155%
Blue_Cross_Blue_Shield_Of_Tx	$75 - $91	271%
Superior	$94 - $153	339%
Eagle_Pass_Isd	$119 - $194	429%
Cigna	$173 - $282	624%
Aetna	$218 - $356	786%
Healthsmart	$262 - $428	945%
Multiplan	$262 - $428	945%

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 $145.
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 Fort Duncan Medical 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.