Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise (15-minute unit) cost in Iowa
In Iowa, 33 hospitals publish a cash price for Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise (15-minute unit): from $42.24 to $199.00, with a median of $78.65. The lowest price is at Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital, Corning Iowa (Corning). The highest price is 4.7× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 97110. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$42.24Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital, Corning Iowa
Median$78.65half pay less
Highest$199.00in Iowa
Lowest saves$36.41vs the median
Hospitals in Iowa, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital, Corning Iowa lowest Corning · Corning, IA HC PT THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE 15M | $42.24 | $88.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital of Missouri Valley, Iowa Missouri Valley · Omaha, NE-IA HC PT THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE 15M | $43.12 | $88.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation Waterloo · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA PR THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES | $55.20 | $69.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Central Iowa Hospital Corporation Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA PR THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES | $55.20 | $69.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell · Grinnell, IA PR THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES | $55.20 | $69.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation Sioux City · Sioux City, IA-NE-SD PR THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES | $55.20 | $69.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's Methodist Hospital Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids, IA PR THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES | $55.20 | $69.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke'sJones Regional Medical Center Anamosa · Cedar Rapids, IA PR THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES | $55.20 | $69.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| The Finley Hospital Dubuque · Dubuque, IA PR THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES | $55.20 | $69.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Medical Center Bettendorf · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL PR THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES | $55.20 | $69.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center Fort Dodge · Fort Dodge, IA PR THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES | $55.20 | $69.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Unity Healthcare Muscatine · Muscatine, IA PR THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES | $55.20 | $69.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health Marshalltown Marshalltown · Marshalltown, IA PR THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES | $55.20 | $69.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Bergan Mercy Health System Council Bluffs · Omaha, NE-IA HC OT THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE 15M | $56.70 | $135.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center Davenport · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL GHS Therapeutic Exercise Charges, OT | $69.00 | $115.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center Dewitt · Clinton, IA GHS Therapeutic Exercise Charges, OT | $69.00 | $115.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Health Services-Iowa Corp. Mason City · Mason City, IA HC Pt Therapeutic Procedure >=1 Area Therapeutic Exercise Each 15 Minutes | $78.65 | $121.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Winneshiek Medical Center Decorah · Decorah, IA Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | $85.40 | $122.00 | Jul 17, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center-Clinton Inc Clinton · Clinton, IA HC Ot Therapeutic Procedure >=1 Area Therapeutic Exercise Each 15 Minutes | $89.05 | $137.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center Davenport · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Therapeutic Exercise Charges | $91.20 | $152.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA PR Therapeutic Procedure >=1 Area Therapeutic Exercises Each 15 Minutes | $92.00 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - Dubuque Dubuque · Dubuque, IA HC Ot Therapeutic Procedure >=1 Area Therapeutic Exercise Each 15 Minutes | $96.20 | $148.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Central Community Hospital Elkader · Elkader, IA HC Pt Therapeutic Procedure >=1 Area Therapeutic Exercise Each 15 Minutes | $129.35 | $199.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Hospital of Franciscan Sisters Inc Oelwein · Oelwein, IA HC Pt Therapeutic Procedure >=1 Area Therapeutic Exercise Each 15 Minutes | $129.35 | $199.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - Dyersville Dyersville · Dubuque, IA HC Pt Therapeutic Procedure >=1 Area Therapeutic Exercise Each 15 Minutes | $129.35 | $199.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - New Hampton New Hampton · New Hampton, IA HC Pt Therapeutic Procedure >=1 Area Therapeutic Exercise Each 15 Minutes | $129.35 | $199.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - Newton Newton · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Pt Therapeutic Procedure >=1 Area Therapeutic Exercise Each 15 Minutes | $129.35 | $199.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center Sheldon · Sheldon, IA THER EXERCISE EA 15 MIN 97110 | $132.80 | $166.00 | Mar 4, 2026 source file |
| Covenant Medical Center Inc Waterloo · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC Ot Therapeutic Procedure >=1 Area Therapeutic Exercise Each 15 Minutes | $145.60 | $224.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Sartori Memorial Hospital Inc Cedar Falls · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC Ot Therapeutic Procedure >=1 Area Therapeutic Exercise Each 15 Minutes | $145.60 | $224.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Storm Lake · Storm Lake, IA HC THERAP EXERCISE ROM EA 15M | $150.40 | $188.00 | — source file |
| Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp West Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Pt Therapeutic Procedure >=1 Area Therapeutic Exercise Each 15 Minutes | $151.00 | $151.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Centerville Centerville · Centerville, IA HC Pt Therapeutic Procedure >=1 Area Therapeutic Exercise Each 15 Minutes | $199.00 | $199.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 4 | $55.20 | $110.68 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 3 | $55.20 | $69.00 |
| Dubuque, IA | 3 | $55.20 | $96.20 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | 3 | $55.20 | $145.60 |
| Clinton, IA | 2 | $69.00 | $79.02 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 2 | $43.12 | $49.91 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Centerville, IA | 1 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Corning, IA | 1 | $42.24 | $42.24 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Decorah, IA | 1 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Elkader, IA | 1 | $129.35 | $129.35 |
| Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Grinnell, IA | 1 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Marshalltown, IA | 1 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Mason City, IA | 1 | $78.65 | $78.65 |
| Muscatine, IA | 1 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| New Hampton, IA | 1 | $129.35 | $129.35 |
| Oelwein, IA | 1 | $129.35 | $129.35 |
| Sheldon, IA | 1 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 1 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Storm Lake, IA | 1 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
What it is
This physical therapy code covers therapeutic exercise for strength, endurance, range of motion and flexibility, billed in 15-minute units. It is one of the most common codes in a physical therapy visit.
What the price covers
The price is per 15-minute unit, so a visit is often billed as several units along with other codes, such as the evaluation or manual therapy.
Physical therapy, therapeutic exercise (15-minute unit) in other states
- Alabama$275.04
- Alaska$199.68
- Arizona$272.00
- Arkansas$60.45
- California$129.36
- Colorado$171.49
- Connecticut$123.00
- Delaware$104.16
- Florida$142.98
- Georgia$88.14
- Idaho$72.00
- Illinois$85.00
- Indiana$66.00
- Kansas$71.00
- Kentucky$210.98
- Louisiana$37.94
- Maine$55.35
- Maryland$75.31
- Massachusetts$99.34
- Michigan$67.43
- Minnesota$87.22
- Mississippi$50.40
- Missouri$72.80
- Montana$74.40
- Nebraska$56.99
- Nevada$58.50
- New Hampshire$63.80
- New Jersey$37.06
- New Mexico$97.44
- New York$82.55
- North Carolina$96.00
- North Dakota$102.95
- Ohio$104.18
- Oklahoma$39.00
- Oregon$76.94
- Pennsylvania$118.40
- Puerto Rico$25.55
- Rhode Island$88.90
- South Carolina$111.25
- South Dakota$126.00
- Tennessee$41.79
- Texas$125.24
- Utah$102.97
- Vermont$120.00
- Virginia$93.75
- Washington$71.91
- West Virginia$70.50
- Wisconsin$87.50
- Wyoming$78.77
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.