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Initial Physical Therapy Evaluation

Minnesota rates for HCPCS 97001

This covers an initial evaluation performed by a physical therapist to assess a patient's movement, strength, flexibility, and overall physical function. The therapist uses this assessment to identify problem areas and develop a personalized treatment plan. This evaluation typically takes place before ongoing physical therapy treatment sessions begin.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Initial Physical Therapy Evaluation cost?

$63.10

Typical negotiated rate. In Minnesota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $63.10 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $60.26 from a physician practice, and about $195 from a hospital or other facility.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 3 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$60.26$58.88 to $75.86
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$195$151 to $295

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $195 · 10th to 90th $105 to $339Professionalmedian $60 · 10th to 90th $59 to $98
$100$200facility $195professional $60

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$398.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$91.20
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$316.23
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$77.62
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$109.65
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$346.74

Where Minnesota sits

The same service costs 11.5 times more in Oklahoma than in South Carolina. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Minnesota· 34th of 36

$63.10

OK $347SC $30.20

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.