PT evaluation, mod. complexity cost in Maryland
In Maryland, 14 hospitals publish a cash price for physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity (typically about 30 minutes): from $151.09 to $896.00, with a median of $194.25. The lowest price is at Frederick Health Hospital (Frederick). The highest price is 5.9× the lowest.
- The median here, $194.25, is 14% below the US median of $226.32.
- That is 2.0× Medicare's 2026 national rate for the same service ($97.86).
- Maryland ranks 15th of 50 states by median, cheapest first.
- 1 of 14 hospitals list a cash price equal to their full list price, with no self-pay discount.
Why Maryland prices look low: Maryland is the only state where a commission (the HSCRC) sets hospital rates for every payer, so its hospitals publish prices far below the rest of the country. A separate physician fee may still apply.
Maryland law (Health-General §19-214.1) requires hospitals to give free medically necessary care to patients with family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level and to cut the bill by 75% up to 250% and 60% up to 300%. With medical debt above 25% of family income in a year, discounts reach up to 500%. Immigration status does not count. Ask the hospital for its financial assistance application. Other states' laws.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 97162. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Oct 29, 2026. See them on a map
Hospitals in Maryland, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Health Hospital lowest Frederick · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV PT EVAL (8-22min) MOD COMPLX | $151.09 | $154.17 | Mar 17, 2025 source file |
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center Towson · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD HC Pt Eval Moderate Complexity Ea 15min | $170.54 | $174.02 | Jul 1, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center Baltimore · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD HC PT EVAL MOD EA 15 MIN | $180.22 | $183.90 | Jan 1, 2026 source file |
| TidalHealth Peninsula Salisbury · Salisbury, MD HC EVALUATION MOD COMPLEXITY 8-22 MIN | $182.84 | $186.57 | Mar 19, 2026 source file |
| MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital Baltimore · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD PT EVAL MOD COMPLEX 08-22 MIN | $183.13 | $186.87 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital Baltimore · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD PT Evaluation Moderate | $191.92 | $195.84 | Nov 5, 2025 source file |
| MedStar Montgomery Medical Center Olney · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV PT EVAL MOD COMPLEX 08-22 MIN | $192.03 | $195.95 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Baltimore · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD PT EVAL MOD COMPLEX 08-22 MIN | $196.46 | $200.47 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| Atlantic General Hospital Berlin · Ocean Pines, MD Physical therapy evaluation: moderate complexity, requiring these components: A history of present problem with 1-2 personal factors and/or comorbidities that impact the plan of care; An examination of body systems using standardized tests and measures in addressing a total of 3 or more elements fro | $214.85 | $214.85 | Apr 10, 2026 source file |
| MedStar Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD PT EVAL MOD COMPLEX 08-22 MIN | $222.80 | $227.35 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| MedStar Southern Hospital Center Clinton · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV PT EVAL MOD COMPLEX 08-22 MIN | $258.44 | $263.71 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| MedStar St. Mary's Hospital Leonardtown · Lexington Park, MD PT EVAL MOD COMPLEX 08-22 MIN | $288.79 | $294.68 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| MedStar Harbor Hospital Baltimore · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD PT EVAL MOD COMPLEX 08-22 MIN | $303.18 | $309.37 | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
| The Kennedy Krieger Institute Baltimore · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD HC PT EVAL; MOD COMPLEXITY | $896.00 | $1,120.00 | Aug 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 8 | $170.54 | $194.19 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 3 | $151.09 | $192.03 |
| Lexington Park, MD | 1 | $288.79 | $288.79 |
| Ocean Pines, MD | 1 | $214.85 | $214.85 |
| Salisbury, MD | 1 | $182.84 | $182.84 |
What PT evaluation, mod. complexity is, what the price covers and why prices differ: PT evaluation, mod. complexity explained.
Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity (typically about 30 minutes) in other states
- Alabama$214.25
- Alaska$475.00
- Arizona$498.21
- Arkansas$126.10
- California$354.40
- Colorado$294.88
- Connecticut$399.20
- Delaware$275.52
- District of Columbia$462.63
- Florida$448.92
- Georgia$176.83
- Hawaii$350.70
- Idaho$223.55
- Illinois$305.60
- Indiana$186.72
- Iowa$196.70
- Kansas$189.10
- Kentucky$183.27
- Louisiana$123.07
- Maine$270.90
- Massachusetts$354.50
- Michigan$224.90
- Minnesota$192.30
- Mississippi$128.25
- Missouri$156.00
- Montana$190.40
- Nebraska$192.89
- Nevada$221.53
- New Hampshire$241.80
- New Jersey$126.19
- New Mexico$264.00
- New York$239.87
- North Carolina$250.18
- North Dakota$287.05
- Ohio$277.90
- Oklahoma$135.20
- Oregon$314.60
- Pennsylvania$337.00
- Puerto Rico$96.50, 2 hospitals
- Rhode Island$106.05, 4 hospitals
- South Carolina$216.00
- South Dakota$262.40
- Tennessee$129.60
- Texas$234.00
- Utah$309.68
- Vermont$298.00
- Virginia$230.84
- Washington$247.20
- West Virginia$209.00
- Wisconsin$250.00
- Wyoming$244.31
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.