Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity) Cost

Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity) is a therapy or rehabilitation service. Prices are from 2349 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$265median cash price · 2349 hospitals, 52 statestypically $107–$672 depending on the hospital
≈ 2.7× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$447
Cash / self-pay
$265
Insurer-negotiated
$173
Medicare pays
$98
$107$672
Median cash $265  ·  Medicare $98  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $265 — about 2.7× the Medicare rate ($98). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($196).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $447 list price could save about $182 (41%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Winn Parish Medical Center Winnfield, LA $42 $93 — 100 min —
Ochsner LSU Health Monroe Monroe, LA $42 $92 ★ 3/5 152 min —
Advocate Trinity Hospital Chicago, IL $43 $225 ★ 2/5 247 min —
East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA $44 $74 ★ 2/5 157 min —
Banner Payson Medical Center Payson, AZ $45 $97 ★ 4/5 142 min —
Bayamon Medical Center Bayamon, PR $45 $20 — 279 min —
Ochsner St Mary Morgan City, LA $47 $95 ★ 2/5 89 min —
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA $47 $95 ★ 2/5 — —
Banner-University Medical Center South Campus Tucson, AZ $49 $148 ★ 4/5 260 min —
King's Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven Brookhaven, MS $49 $123 ★ 3/5 140 min —
Clarke County Hospital Osceola, IA $50 $65 ★ 5/5 104 min —
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Camden, NJ $50 — ★ 2/5 168 min —
Virtua Willingboro Hospital Willingboro, NJ $50 — ★ 3/5 178 min —
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $51 $103 ★ 4/5 259 min —
Hamilton Medical Center Dalton, GA $52 — ★ 3/5 181 min —
Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs Heber Springs, AR $52 $175 ★ 3/5 110 min —
Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia Arkadelphia, AR $52 $175 — 94 min —
Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama Wedowee, AL $53 $65 — 96 min —
Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN $55 $183 ★ 3/5 259 min —
Bsa Hospital Amarillo, TX $55 $384 ★ 2/5 215 min —
Oklahoma Spine Hospital Oklahoma City, OK $55 $91 — 112 min —
University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS $56 $256 ★ 5/5 307 min —
Cumberland Medical Center Crossville, TN $56 $156 ★ 4/5 204 min —
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association Morristown, TN $56 $156 ★ 2/5 198 min —
Roane Medical Center Harriman, TN $56 $156 ★ 4/5 174 min —

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $265; Medicare pays $98.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 10
$84
$83 – $111
Medicaid 302
$89
$59 – $198
Tricare / VA 393
$90
$84 – $282
Independent Health 45
$91
$51 – $190
Devoted Health 214
$98
$84 – $188
Medicare 515
$98
$89 – $190
Highmark 116
$98
$85 – $358
Amerigroup 162
$99
$46 – $401
Centene / Ambetter 747
$102
$62 – $211
Humana 957
$103
$84 – $415
Molina Healthcare 528
$103
$64 – $219
AmeriHealth 241
$109
$59 – $426
Priority Health 48
$111
$66 – $393
Bright Health 49
$121
$89 – $260
Oscar Health 232
$157
$96 – $278
UCare 63
$165
$86 – $344
Anthem 538
$165
$63 – $440
Security Health Plan 59
$166
$95 – $419
UnitedHealthcare 1489
$172
$86 – $447
MVP Health Care 84
$175
$87 – $407
Aetna 1370
$180
$89 – $433
UPMC Health Plan 80
$196
$94 – $451
Geisinger 60
$201
$85 – $470
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1238
$208
$93 – $504
HealthPartners 249
$211
$91 – $377
Medica 236
$213
$99 – $353
SelectHealth 45
$217
$94 – $373
Sanford Health Plan 68
$222
$100 – $362
EmblemHealth 71
$224
$112 – $361
Cigna 1143
$247
$97 – $560
Healthcare Highways 40
$249
$147 – $428
Kaiser Permanente 157
$273
$101 – $1,049
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 142
$274
$83 – $678
Health Net 280
$282
$108 – $703
Harvard Pilgrim 47
$284
$146 – $395
Coventry 144
$287
$95 – $506
AvMed 62
$290
$102 – $623
MultiPlan / PHCS network 850
$364
$173 – $699

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$45
Alabama$122
Tennessee$125
Mississippi$131
Oklahoma$136
Rhode Island$140

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Martha Acero-Vega, R.P.T.Physical Therapist in Private PracticeMiami, FL491
Spencer ClarkPhysical Therapist in Private PracticeSalt Lake City, UT452
Matthew Eller, M.P.T., A.T.C.Physical Therapist in Private PracticeChico, CA338
Michael Kang, D.P.T.Physical Therapist in Private PracticeLos Angeles, CA329
Oleg Sirotin, MSPTPhysical Therapist in Private PracticeNorthridge, CA258
Joseph Gillespie, MSPTPhysical Therapist in Private PracticeBoca Raton, FL242
Diana Pantano, PT,DPTPhysical Therapist in Private PracticeMiddletown, DE242
Garrett Desrosiers, PT, DPTPhysical Therapist in Private PracticeSan Marcos, CA235
George Lendaris, R.P.T.Physical Therapist in Private PracticeNapa, CA233
Sarina Ferguson, PTPhysical Therapist in Private PracticeSanta Rosa, CA231
Juan Nunez, P.T.Physical Therapist in Private PracticePalmetto Bay, FL230
Larry Nava, D.P.T.Physical Therapist in Private PracticeVisalia, CA226

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Does Medicare cover Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $98. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $20 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 2349 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $265, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $447, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $173, a Medicare rate of about $98. Most cash prices fall between $107 and $672 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2349 US hospitals is $265. Most hospitals fall between $107 and $672. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $98). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity)?
Medicare pays about $98. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Physical therapy evaluation (high complexity) prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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