How much does physical therapy, manual therapy, 15 min cost in Akron, OH?
CPT 97140 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Akron, OH.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center (Ravenna) lowest | Hospital | $139cash | 5.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Akron General Medical Center (Akron) | Hospital | $157cash | 5.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center (Akron) | Hospital | $180cash | 6.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.6% |
| Summa Health System (Akron) | Hospital | $288cash | 10.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Summa Western Reserve Hospital (Cuyahoga Falls) | Hospital | $288cash | 10.6× | ★★★★★ |
What should 97140 cost in Akron, OH?
For physical therapy, manual therapy, 15 min (CPT 97140) in Akron, OH, a fair self-pay price is around $180, with hospitals ranging from $148 to $288 across 5 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $27, the benchmark every published rate is measured against. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does physical therapy, manual therapy, 15 min cost in Akron, OH?
A fair self-pay price for physical therapy, manual therapy, 15 min (CPT 97140) in Akron, OH is around $180, with hospital prices ranging from $148 to $288 across 5 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 97140?
Medicare pays about $27 for physical therapy, manual therapy, 15 min (CPT 97140). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
Can I negotiate the price of physical therapy, manual therapy, 15 min?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.