CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: UT Health East Texas Carthage Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $21
Cash Discount Price: $8
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.76x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at UT Health East Texas Carthage Hospital is $21. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.76x the Medicare baseline. Located in 409 Cottage Rd, Carthage, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$21

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: $8 (29%)

Insurance Median: $21 (76%)

Cash: $8 (29% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $21 (76% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

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
Medicaid / KanCare	$11 - $21	40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$20	72%
Cigna	$20 - $46	72%
UnitedHealthcare	$20	72%
Amerigroup Commercial [5055]	$21	76%
Black Lung [6055]	$21	76%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$21	76%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$21	76%
Lucent Health [6000]	$21	76%
Parkland Community Health Plan [6015]	$21	76%
Web Tpa [2115]	$21 - $51	76%
Andrews Center Behavioral Health [3950]	$42	152%
Healthfirst [2395]	$42	152%
Aetna	$51	184%
Mailhandlers [1595]	$51	184%

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 $8.
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 UT Health East Texas Carthage 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.