CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97140
  • Insurance Median: $29
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,165
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $29. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,165. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,165

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$29

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: $1,165 (4203%)
Insurance Median: $29 (105%)
Cash: $1,165 (4203% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $29 (105% 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.

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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 $24 - $263 87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $524 87%
Cigna $24 - $27 87%
Humana $24 - $406 87%
Independent Medical System $24 - $27 87%
Physicians Health Choice $24 - $28 87%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $24 - $27 87%
United $24 - $524 87%
Wellmed $24 - $27 87%
American Health Plan $25 - $28 90%
Prominence Health $25 - $28 90%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $25 - $29 90%
Shared Health $25 - $28 90%
Superior Health Plan $25 - $82 90%
Molina $26 - $29 94%
Superior $37 - $42 133%
Corvel Corporation $47 - $54 170%
Molina Healthcare $49 - $56 177%
Omni Healthcare $50 - $57 180%
Texas Workforce Commission $280 1010%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 1082%
Oscar $317 1144%
Averde Health $384 1385%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $501 - $990 1807%
First Health $670 2417%
National Healthcare Solutions $699 2522%
Southwest Medical $699 2522%
Coastal Comp $757 2731%
Total E&P Mexico $757 2731%
Affiliated Healthcare $792 2857%
Mcm Maxcare $932 3362%
Pronet Ppo $932 3362%
Usa Managed Care $932 3362%
Beech Street $1,048 3781%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals