PT evaluation, low complexity cost in Alabama
In Alabama, 10 hospitals publish a cash price for physical therapy evaluation, low complexity (typically about 20 minutes): from $106.15 to $828.00, with a median of $507.32. The lowest price is at East Alabama Medical Center (Opelika). The highest price is 7.8× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 97161. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Alabama, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Alabama Medical Center lowest Opelika · Auburn-Opelika, AL RS PT EVAL LOW COMPLEXITY | $106.15 | $193.00 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| The Children's Hospital of Alabama Birmingham · Birmingham, AL HC Pt Physical Therapy Evaluation Low Complex 20 Mins | $123.13 | $286.35 | — source file |
| Springhill Memorial Hospital Mobile · Mobile, AL LOW COMPLEXITY PT EVALUATION | $150.48 | $177.03 | Apr 2, 2026 source file |
| Floyd Cherokee Medical Center Centre · Centre, AL HC PT PHYSICAL THERAPY EVALUATION LOW COMPLEX 20 MINS | $191.00 | $382.00 | Nov 19, 2025 source file |
| Huntsville Hospital Huntsville · Huntsville, AL PPT-EVAL PLAN, LOW COMPLEXITY | $347.63 | $347.63 | — source file |
| Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Birmingham · Birmingham, AL Pt Eval Low | $667.00 | $667.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Baptist Health Citizens Hospital Talladega · Talladega-Sylacauga, AL Hb Pt Physical Therapy Evaluation Low Complex 20 Mins | $828.00 | $828.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Baptist Health Princeton Hospital Birmingham · Birmingham, AL Hb Pt Physical Therapy Evaluation Low Complex 20 Mins | $828.00 | $828.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Baptist Health Shelby Hospital Alabaster · Birmingham, AL Hb Pt Physical Therapy Evaluation Low Complex 20 Mins | $828.00 | $828.00 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Baptist Health Walker Hospital Jasper · Birmingham, AL Hb Pt Physical Therapy Evaluation Low Complex 20 Mins | $828.00 | $828.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | 5 | $123.13 | $828.00 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | 1 | $106.15 | $106.15 |
| Centre, AL | 1 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| Huntsville, AL | 1 | $347.63 | $347.63 |
| Mobile, AL | 1 | $150.48 | $150.48 |
| Talladega-Sylacauga, AL | 1 | $828.00 | $828.00 |
What it is
This is a first physical therapy evaluation of low complexity, typically about 20 minutes face to face. It is used for a stable problem with few other health factors, and ends with a plan of care.
What the price covers
The price covers the evaluation, billed once per evaluation rather than in time units. Treatment on the same day, such as therapeutic exercise or manual therapy, is billed separately in 15-minute units.
Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity (typically about 20 minutes) in other states
- Alaska$416.52
- Arizona$577.00
- Arkansas$111.85
- California$222.56
- Colorado$650.00
- Connecticut$408.10
- Delaware$260.98
- Florida$261.30
- Georgia$177.00
- Idaho$246.00
- Illinois$189.15
- Indiana$172.20
- Iowa$187.20
- Kansas$132.28
- Kentucky$349.40
- Louisiana$65.52
- Maine$221.35
- Maryland$187.38
- Massachusetts$339.10
- Michigan$185.10
- Minnesota$168.49
- Mississippi$128.25
- Missouri$107.39
- Montana$185.13
- Nebraska$99.51
- Nevada$183.20
- New Hampshire$195.80
- New Jersey$126.19
- New Mexico$162.12
- New York$181.16
- North Carolina$202.08
- North Dakota$252.80
- Ohio$264.00
- Oklahoma$104.00
- Oregon$232.80
- Pennsylvania$259.20
- Rhode Island$122.90
- South Carolina$166.50
- South Dakota$247.20
- Tennessee$80.74
- Texas$237.28
- Utah$310.73
- Vermont$340.97
- Virginia$216.00
- Washington$215.96
- West Virginia$189.50
- Wisconsin$177.50
- Wyoming$168.33
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.