CMS Price Transparency Data

Physical therapy (manual therapy)

Facility: Dickenson Community Hospital

Billing Code: 97140 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97140
Insurance Median: $45
Cash Discount Price: $29
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.62x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Physical therapy (manual therapy) at Dickenson Community Hospital is $45. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $29. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $27.72, this hospital’s rate is 1.62x the Medicare baseline. Located in 312 Hospital Drive, Clintwood, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$29

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$45

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: $29 (105%)

Insurance Median: $45 (162%)

Cash: $29 (105% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $45 (162% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$27 - $116	97%
Aetna	$37 - $99	133%
Amerigroup	$37	133%
Managed Medicaire	$37	133%
Medicare (plans)	$37	133%
Sentara Health	$37 - $46	133%
United Mine Workers Of America	$37	133%
UnitedHealthcare	$37 - $124	133%
Humana	$38	137%
Cigna	$39 - $60	141%
Devoted Health Plan	$39	141%
Molina Healthcare	$39 - $67	141%
Nhc Advantage	$39	141%
Medcost	$43	155%
Ambetter / Centene	$46	166%
Optima Health	$64	231%
Seven Corners, Inc.	$124	447%

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 $29.
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 Dickenson Community 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.