Doctor visits and therapy CPT 97140 Outpatient

Manual therapy, 15 min cost in New York, NY

In New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, 48 hospitals list a cash price for physical therapy, hands-on manual therapy (15-minute unit): from $26.80 to $960.00, with a median of $50.02. The lowest listed price is at Englewood Health — $23.22 less than the median here. Across New York, the median is $83.20 at 56 hospitals.

Cash prices at 48 facilities across 36 cities for code 97140, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Oct 28, 2025 and Sep 5, 2026.

Lowest$26.80Englewood Health
Median$50.02half pay less
Highest$960.00in this market
Difference35.8×highest vs lowest

Where each hospital's price falls

Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ.

median
Lowest $26.80Highest $960.00

Hospitals, cheapest first

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Englewood Health lowest Englewood, NJ · (201) 894-3000 Manual Therapy Tqs 1/> Regions Each 15 Minutes $26.80 $268.00 $19.59–$214.40 90% Feb 2, 2026
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Saint Marys Hospital Passaic, NJ · (973) 365-4300 Hc Manual Therapy 1/> Regions Ea 15 Min $30.00 $220.00 $24.58–$220.00 86% Sep 1, 2026
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St. Barnabas Hospital Bronx, NY · (212) 960-9000 PR MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $30.16 $109.80 $21.67–$69.66 73% Feb 27, 2026
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Bellevue Hospital Center New York, NY · (212) 561-4132 HC MANUAL THERAPY $30.44 $298.32 $30.44–$645.00 90% Sep 5, 2026
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Metropolitan Hospital Center New York, NY · (212) 423-6262 HC PT - MANUAL THERAPY $30.44 $81.18 $30.96–$645.00 63% Sep 5, 2026
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Metropolitan Hospital Center New York, NY · (212) 423-6262 HC MANUAL THERAPY $30.44 $298.32 $30.96–$645.00 90% Sep 5, 2026
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Bellevue Hospital Center New York, NY · (212) 561-4132 HC PT - MANUAL THERAPY $30.44 $81.18 $30.44–$645.00 63% Sep 5, 2026
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New York City Health and Hospitals Broadway Elmhurst, NY HC PT - MANUAL THERAPY $30.75 $81.18 $30.75–$645.00 62% Sep 5, 2026
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New York City Health and Hospitals Broadway Elmhurst, NY HC MANUAL THERAPY $30.75 $298.32 $30.75–$645.00 90% Sep 5, 2026
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New York City Health and Hospitals Jamaica, NY HC MANUAL THERAPY $30.75 $298.32 $30.75–$645.00 90% Sep 5, 2026
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New York City Health and Hospitals Jamaica, NY HC PT - MANUAL THERAPY $30.75 $81.18 $30.75–$645.00 62% Sep 5, 2026
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Bellevue Hospital Center New York, NY · (212) 561-4132 PR MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $30.95 $78.00 $17.78–$30.00 60% Sep 5, 2026
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Kings County Hospital Center Brooklyn, NY · (718) 245-3901 HC PT - MANUAL THERAPY $30.96 $81.18 $30.96–$645.00 62% Sep 5, 2026
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Bellevue Hospital Center New York, NY · (212) 561-4132 HC MANUAL THERAPY $30.96 $298.32 $30.44–$645.00 90% Sep 5, 2026
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Bellevue Hospital Center New York, NY · (212) 561-4132 HC PT - MANUAL THERAPY $30.96 $81.18 $30.44–$645.00 62% Sep 5, 2026
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Jacobi Medical Center Bronx, NY · (718) 918-5000 HC MANUAL THERAPY $30.96 $298.32 $30.96–$645.00 90% Sep 5, 2026
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Jacobi Medical Center Bronx, NY · (718) 918-5000 HC PT - MANUAL THERAPY $30.96 $81.18 $30.96–$645.00 62% Sep 5, 2026
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Jacobi Medical Center Bronx, NY · (718) 918-5000 HC MANUAL THERAPY $30.96 $298.32 $30.96–$645.00 90% Sep 5, 2026
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Jacobi Medical Center Bronx, NY · (718) 918-5000 HC PT - MANUAL THERAPY $30.96 $81.18 $30.96–$645.00 62% Sep 5, 2026
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Jacobi Medical Center Bronx, NY · (718) 918-5000 HC MANUAL THERAPY $30.96 $298.32 $30.96–$645.00 90% Sep 5, 2026
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Jacobi Medical Center Bronx, NY · (718) 918-5000 HC PT - MANUAL THERAPY $30.96 $81.18 $30.96–$645.00 62% Sep 5, 2026
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Kings County Hospital Center Brooklyn, NY · (718) 245-3901 HC MANUAL THERAPY $30.96 $298.32 $30.96–$645.00 90% Sep 5, 2026
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Kings County Hospital Center Brooklyn, NY · (718) 245-3901 HC PT - MANUAL THERAPY $30.96 $81.18 $30.96–$645.00 62% Sep 5, 2026
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Kings County Hospital Center Brooklyn, NY · (718) 245-3901 HC MANUAL THERAPY $30.96 $298.32 $30.96–$645.00 90% Sep 5, 2026
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Kings County Hospital Center Brooklyn, NY · (718) 245-3901 HC PT - MANUAL THERAPY $30.96 $81.18 $30.96–$645.00 62% Sep 5, 2026
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Kings County Hospital Center Brooklyn, NY · (718) 245-3901 HC MANUAL THERAPY $30.96 $298.32 $30.96–$645.00 90% Sep 5, 2026
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New York City Health and Hospitals Jamaica, NY PR MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $31.16 $78.00 $17.78–$30.00 60% Sep 5, 2026
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Kings County Hospital Center Brooklyn, NY · (718) 245-3901 PR MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $31.39 $79.00 $17.78–$30.00 60% Sep 5, 2026
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Kings County Hospital Center Brooklyn, NY · (718) 245-3901 PR MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $31.39 $79.00 $17.78–$30.00 60% Sep 5, 2026
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CentraState Medical Center Freehold Township, NJ · (732) 294-7012 Manual Tx Technq 15 Min $33.52 $250.00 — 87% —
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Newton Medical Center Newton, NJ · (973) 383-2121 Manual Tx Technq 15 Min $33.52 $428.00 — 92% —
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Chilton Medical Center Pompton Plains, NJ · (973) 831-5000 Manual Tx Technq 15 Min $33.52 $247.00 — 86% —
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Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ · (973) 971-5450 Manual Tx Technq 15 Min $33.52 $250.00 — 87% —
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Overlook Medical Center Summit, NJ · (908) 522-2000 Manual Tx Technq 15 Min $33.52 $222.00 — 85% —
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Hmh Hospitals Red Bank, NJ MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $35.04 $202.00 $28.48–$197.86 83% Dec 31, 2025
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Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ · (551) 996-2000 MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $35.04 $222.00 $39.96–$222.00 84% Dec 31, 2025
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Hmh Hospitals Old Bridge, NJ MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $35.04 $202.00 $46.73–$471.00 83% Dec 31, 2025
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JFK University Medical Center Edison, NJ · (732) 321-7000 MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $35.04 $222.00 $35.74–$213.70 84% Dec 31, 2025
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JFK University Medical Center Edison, NJ · (732) 321-7000 MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $35.04 $222.00 $39.96–$219.56 84% Dec 31, 2025
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Ocean Medical Center Brick, NJ · (732) 840-2200 MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $35.04 $202.00 $28.68–$196.59 83% Dec 31, 2025
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Ocean Medical Center Brick, NJ · (732) 840-2200 MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $35.04 $222.00 $39.96–$219.56 84% Dec 31, 2025
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Bayshore Medical Center Holmdel, NJ · (732) 739-5900 MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $35.04 $202.00 $36.36–$196.59 83% Dec 31, 2025
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Hmh Hospitals Neptune City, NJ MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $35.04 $222.00 $36.85–$222.00 84% Dec 31, 2025
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Southern Ocean Medical Center Manahawkin, NJ · (609) 597-6011 MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $35.04 $202.00 $36.36–$198.69 83% Dec 31, 2025
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Raritan Bay Medical Center Perth Amboy, NJ · (732) 324-5000 MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $35.04 $202.00 $46.73–$471.00 83% Dec 31, 2025
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Palisades Medical Center North Bergen, NJ · (201) 854-5000 MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $35.04 $202.00 $34.54–$193.17 83% Dec 31, 2025
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Flushing Hospital Medical Center Flushing, NY · (718) 670-5000 MANUAL THERAPY 1/> REGIONS $65.00 $65.00 $18.98–$1,912.00 — —
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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Jamaica, NY · (718) 262-6000 MANUAL THERAPY 1/> REGIONS $65.00 $65.00 $26.49–$1,912.00 — —
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NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk Patchogue, NY · (631) 654-7100 HC PT MANUAL THERAPY EA 15 MINS - GP $69.52 $365.87 $27.86–$596.00 81% Jan 1, 2026
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NYU Langone Brooklyn, NY HC OT MANUAL THERAPY EA 15 MINS - GO $69.52 $365.87 $27.86–$596.00 81% Jan 1, 2026
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NYU Langone Brooklyn, NY HC PT MANUAL THERAPY EA 15 MINS - GP $69.52 $365.87 $27.86–$596.00 81% Jan 1, 2026
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NYU Langone New York, NY · (212) 263-7300 HC OT MANUAL THERAPY EA 15 MINS - GO $69.52 $365.87 $27.86–$596.00 81% Jan 1, 2026
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NYU Langone Mineola, NY HC OT MANUAL THERAPY EA 15 MINS - GO $69.52 $365.87 $27.86–$596.00 81% Jan 1, 2026
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NYU Langone Mineola, NY HC PT MANUAL THERAPY EA 15 MINS - GP $69.52 $365.87 $27.86–$596.00 81% Jan 1, 2026
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NYU Langone New York, NY · (212) 263-7300 HC OT MANUAL THERAPY EA 15 MINS - GO $69.52 $365.87 $27.86–$596.00 81% Jan 1, 2026
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NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk Patchogue, NY · (631) 654-7100 HC OT MANUAL THERAPY EA 15 MINS - GO $69.52 $365.87 $27.86–$596.00 81% Jan 1, 2026
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NYU Langone New York, NY · (212) 263-7300 HC PT MANUAL THERAPY EA 15 MINS - GP $69.52 $365.87 $27.86–$596.00 81% Jan 1, 2026
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NYU Langone New York, NY · (212) 263-7300 HC PT MANUAL THERAPY EA 15 MINS - GP $69.52 $365.87 $27.86–$596.00 81% Jan 1, 2026
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Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow, NY · (516) 572-0123 MANUAL THERAPY 1/> REGIONS $70.70 $101.00 $19.56–$34.15 30% Oct 28, 2025
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Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow, NY · (516) 572-0123 O/T Min Supv Treatmt $72.10 $103.00 $25.10–$194.00 30% Oct 28, 2025
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Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY · (718) 283-6000 MANUAL THERAPY TECHNIQUES $80.00 $80.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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HMH Carrier Behavioral Health Belle Mead, NJ MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $80.80 $202.00 — 60% —
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HMH Carrier Behavioral Health Belle Mead, NJ MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1/> REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES $80.80 $202.00 $29.29 60% —
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The Valley Hospital Paramus, NJ · (201) 447-8000 OT - MANUAL THERAPY $103.80 $173.00 $30.73–$583.00 40% —
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Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow, NY · (516) 572-0123 O/T Myofascial Release $111.76 $159.65 $25.10–$194.00 30% Oct 28, 2025
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Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow, NY · (516) 572-0123 P/T Joint Mobilization 15min $111.76 $159.65 $25.10–$194.00 30% Oct 28, 2025
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Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow, NY · (516) 572-0123 P/T Manual Therapy $111.76 $159.65 $25.10–$194.00 30% Oct 28, 2025
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Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow, NY · (516) 572-0123 P/T Myofascial Release 15min $111.76 $159.65 $25.10–$194.00 30% Oct 28, 2025
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Nassau University Medical Center East Meadow, NY · (516) 572-0123 P/T Manual Traction Ea 15min $111.76 $159.65 $25.10–$194.00 30% Oct 28, 2025
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The Valley Hospital Paramus, NJ · (201) 447-8000 PT - MANUAL THERAPY 15 MIN $121.20 $202.00 $30.73–$456.00 40% —
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The Valley Hospital Paramus, NJ · (201) 447-8000 MANUAL THERAPY (TIMED) $132.60 $221.00 $30.73–$456.00 40% —
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The Valley Hospital Paramus, NJ · (201) 447-8000 SP - MANUAL THERAPY EA 15 MIN $139.80 $233.00 $30.73–$456.00 40% —
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Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY · (718) 283-6000 MYOFASCIAL RELEASE EACH 15MIN $187.00 $187.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY · (718) 283-6000 LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE EA 15 MIN $187.00 $187.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY · (718) 283-6000 MYOFASCIAL RELEASE EA 15MIN $187.00 $187.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY · (718) 283-6000 JOINT MOBILIZATION EACH 15MIN $187.00 $187.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY · (718) 283-6000 LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE EA 15MIN $187.00 $187.00 — — Apr 1, 2026
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St Johns Riverside Hospital Park Care Pavillion Yonkers, NY MANUAL THERAPY 1/> REGIONS $230.35 $271.00 $26.68–$3,783.00 15% —
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Mount Sinai Queens Long Island, NY Mnl Ther Tqs 1+ Regions Ea 15 Min - 97140 $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY Manual Therapy - 97140 $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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The Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY · (212) 241-7981 Mnl Ther Tqs 1+ Regions Ea 15 Min - 97140 $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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The Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY · (212) 241-7981 HC Pt Manual Therapy 15 Min $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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The Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY · (212) 241-7981 HC Ot Manual Therapy 15 Min $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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The Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY · (212) 241-7981 HC Manual Therapy per 15 Min $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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The Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY · (212) 241-7981 Manual Therapy - 97140 $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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The Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY · (212) 241-7981 Manual Therapy 15 Min - 97140 $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY HC Manual Therapy per 15 Min $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY HC Ot Manual Therapy 15 Min $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY HC Pt Manual Therapy 15 Min $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY Mnl Ther Tqs 1+ Regions Ea 15 Min - 97140 $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center New York, NY Manual Therapy 15 Min - 97140 $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center New York, NY Manual Therapy - 97140 $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center New York, NY HC Manual Therapy per 15 Min $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center New York, NY HC Ot Manual Therapy 15 Min $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center New York, NY HC Pt Manual Therapy 15 Min $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center New York, NY Mnl Ther Tqs 1+ Regions Ea 15 Min - 97140 $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Morningside New York, NY Manual Therapy 15 Min - 97140 $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Morningside New York, NY Manual Therapy - 97140 $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Morningside New York, NY HC Manual Therapy per 15 Min $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Morningside New York, NY HC Ot Manual Therapy 15 Min $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Morningside New York, NY HC Pt Manual Therapy 15 Min $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Morningside New York, NY Mnl Ther Tqs 1+ Regions Ea 15 Min - 97140 $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Queens Long Island, NY HC Pt Manual Therapy 15 Min $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Queens Long Island, NY HC Ot Manual Therapy 15 Min $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Queens Long Island, NY HC Manual Therapy per 15 Min $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Queens Long Island, NY Manual Therapy - 97140 $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Queens Long Island, NY Manual Therapy 15 Min - 97140 $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Mount Sinai Brooklyn Brooklyn, NY Manual Therapy 15 Min - 97140 $252.00 $280.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai New York, NY · (212) 979-4000 MANUAL THERAPY; EA 15 MIN $257.40 $286.00 — 10% Apr 1, 2026
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Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Southampton, NY MANUAL THERAPY 1/> REGIONS $258.25 $258.25 $31.39–$606.00 — —
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Overlook Medical Center Summit, NJ · (908) 522-2000 Manual Tx Technq 15 Min $298.07 $2,220.00 — 87% —
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Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ · (973) 971-5450 Manual Tx Technq 15 Min $319.85 $2,604.00 — 88% —
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Stony Brook University Hospital Stony Brook, NY · (631) 444-4000 MANUAL THERAPY 1/> REGIONS $323.00 $323.00 $31.39–$4,255.00 — —
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Newton Medical Center Newton, NJ · (973) 383-2121 Manual Tx Technq 15 Min $343.75 $4,568.00 — 92% —
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CentraState Medical Center Freehold Township, NJ · (732) 294-7012 Manual Tx Technq 15 Min $350.04 $3,120.00 — 89% —
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Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases Middletown, NJ HC Pt Manual Ther Tech,1+Regions,Ea 15 Min $351.00 $351.00 $130.00–$811.00 — Dec 1, 2025
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Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases West Harrison, NY HC Pt Manual Ther Tech,1+Regions,Ea 15 Min $351.00 $351.00 $84.44–$881.00 — Dec 1, 2025
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Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases New York, NY HC Pt Manual Ther Tech,1+Regions,Ea 15 Min $351.00 $351.00 $84.44–$881.00 — Dec 1, 2025
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Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases Basking Ridge, NJ HC Pt Manual Ther Tech,1+Regions,Ea 15 Min $351.00 $351.00 $130.00–$811.00 — Dec 1, 2025
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Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases West Harrison, NY HC Ot Manual Ther Tech,1+Regions,Ea 15 Min $355.00 $355.00 $84.44–$824.00 — Dec 1, 2025
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Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases New York, NY HC Ot Manual Ther Tech,1+Regions,Ea 15 Min $355.00 $355.00 $84.44–$824.00 — Dec 1, 2025
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Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases Middletown, NJ HC Ot Manual Ther Tech,1+Regions,Ea 15 Min $355.00 $355.00 $132.00–$758.00 — Dec 1, 2025
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Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases Basking Ridge, NJ HC Ot Manual Ther Tech,1+Regions,Ea 15 Min $355.00 $355.00 $132.00–$758.00 — Dec 1, 2025
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CentraState Medical Center Freehold Township, NJ · (732) 294-7012 Manual Tx Technq 15 Min $362.10 $3,110.00 — 88% —
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Chilton Medical Center Pompton Plains, NJ · (973) 831-5000 Manual Tx Technq 15 Min $408.48 $2,647.00 — 85% —
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Hudson Regional Hospital Secaucus, NJ · (201) 392-3200 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes $960.00 $960.00 $60.00–$1,811.52 — Jan 19, 2026
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Outpatient: lowest $26.80, median $50.02, highest $960.00 — a 35.8× difference within the same market.

As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 22 facilities here, median $69.52. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.

Cash or insurance?

At 34 of 35 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 8 it is below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.

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.