CPT 97140 Physical Therapy
Manual therapy techniques, each 15 minutes Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$20
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$30
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.43
Work RVU
0.17
Facility PE RVU
0.01
Malpractice RVU
Cost by Location
| Location | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| AK — ALASKA | $36 | $47 — $72 |
| AK — ALASKA* | $28 | $42 — $69 |
| AL — ALABAMA | $26 | $34 — $52 |
| AR — ARKANSAS | $26 | $34 — $52 |
| AZ — ARIZONA | $27 | $36 — $55 |
| AZ — Phoenix | $20 | $30 — $51 |
| CA — BAKERSFIELD | $29 | $38 — $59 |
| CA — CHICO | $29 | $38 — $58 |
| CA — EL CENTRO | $29 | $38 — $58 |
| CA — FRESNO | $29 | $38 — $58 |
| CA — HANFORD-CORCORAN | $29 | $38 — $58 |
| CA — LOS ANGELES-LONG BEACH-ANAHEIM (LOS ANGELES/ORANGE CNTY) | $31 | $40 — $61 |
| CA — Los Angeles | $22 | $33 — $55 |
| CA — MADERA | $29 | $38 — $58 |
| CA — MERCED | $29 | $38 — $58 |
| CA — MODESTO | $29 | $38 — $58 |
| CA — NAPA | $33 | $43 — $66 |
| CA — OXNARD-THOUSAND OAKS-VENTURA | $31 | $40 — $61 |
| CA — REDDING | $29 | $38 — $58 |
| CA — REST OF CALIFORNIA | $29 | $38 — $58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Manual therapy techniques, each 15 minutes cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $20. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Manual therapy techniques, each 15 minutes cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $20.