Manual therapy, 15 min cost in Seward, AK
In Seward, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for physical therapy, hands-on manual therapy (15-minute unit): from $172.38 to $172.38, with a median of $172.38. Across Alaska, the median is $199.68 at 9 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 97140, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Seward Seward, AK · (907) 224-5205 HC MANUAL THERAPY TQS 1 OR MORE REGIONS EACH 15 MINUTES | $172.38 | $221.00 | — | 22% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $172.38, median $172.38, highest $172.38.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $172.38. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.