Manual therapy, 15 min cost in North Carolina
In North Carolina, 37 hospitals publish a cash price for physical therapy, hands-on manual therapy (15-minute unit): from $38.88 to $165.69, with a median of $122.25. The lowest price is at Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital (Mooresville). The highest price is 4.3× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 97140. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 24, 2026.
Lowest$38.88Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Median$122.25half pay less
Highest$165.69in North Carolina
Lowest saves$83.37vs the median
Hospitals in North Carolina, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital lowest Mooresville · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Thrpy Manual Ea 15min | $38.88 | $144.00 | — source file |
| Duke University Hospital Raleigh · Raleigh-Cary, NC Thrpy Manual Ea 15min | $44.01 | $163.00 | — source file |
| Duke University Hospital Durham · Durham, NC Thrpy Manual Ea 15min | $44.01 | $163.00 | — source file |
| Duke Regional Hospital Durham · Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Thrpy Manual Ea 15min | $44.01 | $163.00 | — source file |
| High Point Regional Health High Point · Greensboro-High Point, NC HC OT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $78.50 | $157.00 | Oct 8, 2025 source file |
| Lexington Medical Center Lexington · Winston-Salem, NC HC OT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $79.50 | $159.00 | Oct 8, 2025 source file |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital Bermuda Run · Winston-Salem, NC HC PT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $83.00 | $166.00 | Oct 21, 2025 source file |
| Sentara Albemarle Regional Medical Center Elizabeth City · Elizabeth City, NC Athletic Training Manual Therapy Tqs | $87.00 | $174.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital Winston Salem · Winston-Salem, NC HC PT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $88.00 | $176.00 | Oct 8, 2025 source file |
| Erlanger Murphy Medical Center Murphy · Murphy, NC HC Manual Ther Tech 15min | $101.50 | $145.00 | Jan 25, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health Medical Center Greenville · Greenville, NC Manual Therapy 1 to 1 per 15 Min/Pt | $121.37 | $229.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Pitt County Memorial Hospital Washington · Washington, NC Manual Therapy 1 to 1 per 15 Min/Pt | $121.37 | $229.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Atrium Health Anson Wadesboro · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC OT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $122.25 | $244.50 | Dec 1, 2025 source file |
| Atrium Health Cleveland Shelby · Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC HC PT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $122.25 | $244.50 | Dec 1, 2025 source file |
| Atrium Health Lincoln Lincolnton · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC PT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $122.25 | $244.50 | Dec 1, 2025 source file |
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC OT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $122.25 | $244.50 | Dec 5, 2025 source file |
| Atrium Health Union Monroe · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC OT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $122.25 | $244.50 | Dec 4, 2025 source file |
| Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC PT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $122.25 | $244.50 | Dec 4, 2025 source file |
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast Concord · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC PT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $122.25 | $244.50 | Dec 1, 2025 source file |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC PT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $122.25 | $244.50 | Dec 5, 2025 source file |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Belmont · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HC PT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $122.25 | $244.50 | Dec 5, 2025 source file |
| Carolinas Rehabilitation Concord · Concord, NC HC PT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $122.25 | $244.50 | Dec 5, 2025 source file |
| The Outer Banks Hospital Nags Head · Kill Devil Hills, NC Manual Therapy 1 to 1 per 15 Min/Ot | $123.20 | $220.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin · Mount Airy, NC HC PT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $124.50 | $249.00 | Jul 16, 2026 source file |
| Wilkes Regional Medical Center North Wilkesboro · North Wilkesboro, NC HC PT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $124.50 | $249.00 | Oct 8, 2025 source file |
| Stanly Regional Medical Center Albermarle · Albemarle, NC HC OT MANUAL THER TECH 1+REGIONS EA 15 MIN | $127.50 | $255.00 | Sep 15, 2026 source file |
| ECU Health North Hospital Roanoke Rapids · Roanoke Rapids, NC Manual Therapy 1 to 1 per 15 Min/Pt | $128.24 | $229.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| East Carolina Health Ahoskie · Ahoskie, NC Manual Therapy 1 to 1 per 15 Min/Ot | $128.24 | $229.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| East Carolina Health-Bertie Windsor · Windsor, NC Manual Therapy 1 to 1 per 15 Min/Ot | $128.24 | $229.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Vidant Chowan Hospital Edenton · Edenton, NC Manual Therapy 1 to 1 per 15 Min/Pt | $128.24 | $229.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Vidant Duplin Hospital Kenansville · Kenansville, NC Manual Therapy 1 to 1 per 15 Min/Ot | $128.24 | $229.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Vidant Edgecombe Hospital Tarboro · Rocky Mount, NC Manual Therapy 1 to 1 per 15 Min/Ot | $128.24 | $229.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| AdventHealth Hendersonville Hendersonville · Asheville, NC HC PT MANUAL THER TECH,1+REGIONS,EA 15 MIN | $139.00 | $139.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital Gastonia · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HCHG OT MANUAL THERAPY 15 MIN | $141.00 | $141.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital Mount Holly · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HCHG OT MANUAL THERAPY 15 MIN | $141.00 | $141.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital Belmont · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HCHG OT MANUAL THERAPY 15 MIN | $141.00 | $141.00 | May 11, 2026 source file |
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus · Columbus, NC HC PT MANUAL THER TECH,1+REGIONS,EA 15 MIN | $165.69 | $165.69 | Apr 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 12 | $38.88 | $122.25 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 3 | $79.50 | $83.00 |
| Ahoskie, NC | 1 | $128.24 | $128.24 |
| Albemarle, NC | 1 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Asheville, NC | 1 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Columbus, NC | 1 | $165.69 | $165.69 |
| Concord, NC | 1 | $122.25 | $122.25 |
| Durham, NC | 1 | $44.01 | $44.01 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 1 | $44.01 | $44.01 |
| Edenton, NC | 1 | $128.24 | $128.24 |
| Elizabeth City, NC | 1 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | 1 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Greenville, NC | 1 | $121.37 | $121.37 |
| Kenansville, NC | 1 | $128.24 | $128.24 |
| Kill Devil Hills, NC | 1 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Murphy, NC | 1 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Mount Airy, NC | 1 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| North Wilkesboro, NC | 1 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 1 | $44.01 | $44.01 |
| Roanoke Rapids, NC | 1 | $128.24 | $128.24 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 1 | $128.24 | $128.24 |
| Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC | 1 | $122.25 | $122.25 |
| Windsor, NC | 1 | $128.24 | $128.24 |
| Washington, NC | 1 | $121.37 | $121.37 |
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.
Physical therapy, hands-on manual therapy (15-minute unit) in other states
- Alabama$294.50
- Alaska$199.68
- Arizona$310.00
- Arkansas$63.70
- California$119.84
- Colorado$125.00
- Connecticut$115.00
- Delaware$166.32
- Florida$132.44
- Georgia$97.50
- Idaho$68.00
- Illinois$85.00
- Indiana$74.70
- Iowa$74.20
- Kansas$77.68
- Kentucky$214.94
- Louisiana$44.10
- Maine$76.00
- Maryland$84.01
- Massachusetts$113.94
- Michigan$79.00
- Minnesota$81.48
- Mississippi$51.60
- Missouri$84.83
- Montana$74.49
- Nebraska$59.22
- Nevada$57.50
- New Hampshire$75.35
- New Jersey$35.04
- New Mexico$98.28
- New York$83.20
- North Dakota$100.11
- Ohio$105.94
- Oklahoma$77.25
- Oregon$84.18
- Pennsylvania$124.95
- Rhode Island$28.00
- South Carolina$95.75
- South Dakota$123.60
- Tennessee$42.78
- Texas$125.00
- Utah$101.64
- Vermont$88.41
- Virginia$88.00
- Washington$63.73
- West Virginia$62.00
- Wisconsin$87.50
- Wyoming$79.28
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.