Physical therapy cost
Physical therapy cost refers to the total amount patients pay for physical rehabilitation services, including evaluations and treatments. Health insurance plans such as Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna often cover physical therapy partially or fully, but copays commonly range from $10 to $75 per session.
Without insurance, a single session can cost between $75 and $350 in cities like New York or Los Angeles. Deductibles affect out-of-pocket costs; for example, an individual with a $2,000 deductible pays full price until that limit is reached.
Medicare covers 80% of approved physical therapy expenses after the Part B deductible ($240 in 2024) is met. Medicaid programs in states such as California and Texas usually limit the number of covered sessions annually, for example, 20 visits per year.
Out-of-network providers usually charge higher fees–averaging $150 per visit compared to $50–$100 in-network at facilities like ATI Physical Therapy or Select Physical Therapy. Payment plans are available at clinics including Pivot Physical Therapy for patients unable to pay upfront.
Pre-authorization requirements by insurers such as Cigna and UnitedHealthcare may restrict coverage unless deemed medically necessary, based on a report from YourInsurance.info. High-deductible health plans often result in greater initial costs–patients pay the full fee until deductibles exceeding $1,500 are met.
Reimbursement rates for physical therapists through insurance contracts set maximum payable amounts, which may not cover all billed charges.
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