Manual therapy, 15 min cost in Joplin, MO — inpatient
In Joplin, MO-KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for physical therapy, hands-on manual therapy (15-minute unit) as an inpatient: from $80.64 to $80.64, with a median of $80.64. Across Missouri, the median is $84.83 at 22 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 97140, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO · (417) 347-1111 MANUAL THERAPY 15 MIN | $80.64 | $201.60 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $80.64, median $80.64, highest $80.64.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 5 facilities here, median $85.80 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This code covers hands-on treatment by a therapist, such as joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, manual traction or manual lymphatic drainage, billed in 15-minute units. It is used to reduce pain and improve movement, often alongside exercise.
What the price covers
The price is per 15-minute unit, so a visit often bills it together with other codes, such as therapeutic exercise.