CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $125
Cash Discount Price: $141
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham is $125. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $141. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 4.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Medical Parkway, Brenham, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$141

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$125

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: $141 (509%)

Insurance Median: $125 (451%)

Cash: $141 (509% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $125 (451% 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 451% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 351%). 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
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan	$29 - $101	105%
Triwest	$31	112%
American Health Plan	$32	115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $99	115%
Corvel	$32	115%
Healthspring	$32	115%
Prime Health Services	$32	115%
Procare Advantage	$32	115%
Superior Health Plan	$32	115%
Careworks Fka Rockport	$38	137%
Injury Management Organization	$38	137%
Sedgwick	$38	137%
UnitedHealthcare	$88 - $130	317%
Aetna	$105	379%
Cigna	$121 - $185	437%
Midcoast	$129	465%
Quiktrip	$129	465%
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor	$136	491%
Independent Medical System	$141	509%
Imagine Health	$147	530%
Curative	$153	552%
First Health	$165	595%
Healthsmart	$165 - $176	595%
Humana	$165 - $188	595%
Private Health Care System	$176	635%
Bluebell Creameries	$212	765%

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 $141.
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 Baylor Scott & White Hospital Brenham 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.