Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes Cost in Arkansas
What this costs without insurance: real self-pay cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates at 52 Arkansas hospitals. CPT 97162. Sourced directly from each facility's CMS-mandated transparency file. Dataset: Q4 2026.
📊 Median $127
📉 Low $52.20
📈 High $490
🏥 52 hospitals
🏛️ 41 with insurance contracts
🇺🇸 Medicare $91.20
Hospital comparison — Arkansas
Sorted by cash price (lowest first). Showing top 52 of 52 hospitals.
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| Hospital | Cash | BCBS | Centene | Humana | UHC | MultiPlan | Aetna | Cigna | Medicaid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - ARKADELPHIA TWIN RIVERS DRIVE ARKADELPHIA |
$52.20 | $147 | $150 | — | — | $85.00 | — | — | — |
| BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-EL DORADO WEST GROVE STREET EL DORADO |
$52.26 | $147 | $150 | — | — | $85.00 | — | — | — |
| BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - HEBER SPRINGS BYPASS ROAD HEBER SPRINGS |
$52.26 | $147 | $150 | — | — | $85.00 | — | — | — |
| UNITY HEALTH - NEWPORT NEWPORT |
$71.00 | $142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNITY HEALTH WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER SEARCY |
$71.00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| UNITY HEALTH - JACKSONVILLE JACKSONVILLE |
$71.00 | $103 | $132 | — | — | — | $91.20 | $94.85 | — |
| HOWARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NASHVILLE |
$83.60 | $209 | — | $209 | — | — | — | — | — |
| ARKANSAS METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER W KINGSHIGHWAY PARAGOULD |
$85.00 | $102 | $140 | $100 | $100 | — | — | $105 | — |
| BAPTIST HEALTH VAN BUREN CRAWFORD MEMORIAL DRIVE VAN BUREN |
$92.30 | $93.02 | $97.10 | $92.11 | $94.33 | $85.00 | — | — | — |
| BAPTIST HEALTH - FORT SMITH TOWSON AVENUE FORT SMITH |
$92.30 | $93.02 | $97.10 | $92.11 | $94.33 | $85.00 | — | — | — |
| BAPTIST HEALTH REHABILITATION INSTITUTE BAPTIST HEALTH DRIVE LITTLE ROCK |
$92.30 | $147 | $150 | — | — | $85.00 | — | — | — |
| BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-CONWAY EXCHANGE AVENUE CONWAY |
$92.30 | $93.02 | $97.10 | $92.11 | $94.33 | $85.00 | — | — | — |
| BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - LITTLE ROCK BAPTIST HEALTH DRIVE LITTLE ROCK |
$92.30 | $93.02 | $97.10 | $92.11 | $94.33 | $85.00 | — | — | — |
| BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - HOT SPRING COUNTY SCHNEIDER DRIVE MALVERN |
$92.30 | $93.02 | $97.10 | $92.11 | $94.33 | $85.00 | — | — | — |
| MAGNOLIA HOSPITAL HOSPITAL DRIVE MAGNOLIA |
$92.30 | $93.02 | $97.10 | $92.11 | $94.33 | $85.00 | — | — | — |
| BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - NORTH LITTLE ROCK SPRINGHILL DRIVE NORTH LITTLE ROCK |
$92.30 | $93.02 | $97.10 | $92.11 | $94.33 | $85.00 | — | — | — |
| BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-STUTTGART NORTH BUERKLE ROAD STUTTGART |
$92.30 | $93.02 | $97.10 | $92.11 | $94.33 | $85.00 | — | — | — |
| BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-DREW COUNTY SCOGIN DRIVE MONTICELLO |
$92.30 | $93.02 | $97.10 | $92.11 | $94.33 | $85.00 | — | — | — |
| JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CLARKSVILLE |
$93.93 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| SALINE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL PARK DRIVE BENTON |
$94.01 | $103 | $106 | $93.01 | $18.38 | — | $72.06 | — | $148 |
| BRADLEY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER WARREN |
$97.50 | $142 | $101 | $102 | $89.00 | — | $156 | — | — |
| DARDANELLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER RD SDARDANELLETREET DARDANELLE |
$104 | $28.00 | $35.00 | $28.28 | $28.00 | — | $28.00 | $40.00 | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL BERRYVILLE BERRYVILLE |
$125 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| STONE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER BATESVILLE |
$126 | $103 | — | — | — | $118 | $148 | — | — |
| WHITE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER BATESVILLE |
$126 | $103 | — | — | — | $118 | $148 | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL PARIS PARIS |
$127 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL WALDRON WALDRON |
$127 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL OZARK OZARK |
$127 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL BOONEVILLE BOONEVILLE |
$127 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL NORTHWEST ARKANSAS ROGERS |
$128 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL FORT SMITH FORT SMITH |
$130 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL FORT SMITH FORT SMITH |
$130 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM MENA |
$136 | $103 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST. BERNARDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH JONESBORO |
$143 | $103 | $92.64 | $90.82 | — | — | $90.82 | $90.82 | — |
| LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WALNUT RIDGE |
$143 | $96.64 | $90.82 | $90.82 | — | — | — | $109 | — |
| BAXTER HEALTH FULTON COUNTY HOSPITAL SALEM |
$154 | $103 | — | — | $118 | — | — | — | $148 |
| OZARK HEALTH CLINTON |
$166 | $96.91 | $99.82 | $96.91 | $95.70 | — | $101 | $115 | $148 |
| SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER S MAIN STREET HOPE |
$177 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| DELTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DUMAS |
$188 | $103 | $82.82 | $83.65 | $84.51 | — | — | — | — |
| ST. MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER WEST MAIN STREET RUSSELLVILLE |
$194 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $148 |
| ST. BERNARDS FIVE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER MEDICAL CENTER DR POCAHONTAS |
$198 | $92.64 | $92.64 | $90.82 | — | — | — | $95.36 | — |
| GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER BLYTHEVILLE |
$218 | $103 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $86.18 |
| SOUTH MISSISSIPPI COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OSCEOLA |
$218 | $86.30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $86.67 |
| ST. BERNARDS CROSSRIDGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FALLS BLVD S WYNNE |
$220 | $92.64 | $92.64 | $90.82 | — | — | — | $95.36 | — |
| OUACHITA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER CAMDEN |
$225 | $91.66 | $88.58 | $91.66 | $91.66 | — | $91.66 | $91.66 | $148 |
| CHICOT MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LAKE VILLAGE |
$235 | $103 | $118 | $92.12 | $101 | — | $94.00 | — | $148 |
| MCGEHEE-DESHA COUNTY HOSPITAL MCGEHEE |
$268 | $142 | $353 | $356 | $372 | — | — | $100 | $148 |
| ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LITTLE ROCK |
$288 | $85.00 | $85.00 | — | $80.00 | $90.00 | $83.20 | $83.00 | — |
| ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST SPRINGDALE |
$297 | $85.00 | $85.00 | — | $80.00 | $90.00 | $83.20 | $83.00 | — |
| NATIONAL PARK MEDICAL CENTER MALVERN AVE HOT SPRINGS |
$302 | $92.89 | $95.68 | $97.53 | $90.82 | — | $90.82 | — | $148 |
| UAMS MEDICAL CENTER LITTLE ROCK |
$315 | $32.00 | $93.94 | $93.94 | $93.94 | $75.00 | $65.00 | $94.85 | — |
| IZARD REGIONAL HOSPITAL CALICO ROCK |
$490 | $103 | $353 | $336 | $336 | — | $336 | — | — |
What these prices are. Each figure is the facility’s own published self-pay (cash) price for CPT 97162, filed under the federal price transparency rule (45 CFR Part 180). Hospital facility charges may not include separate physician, anesthesia, or pathology fees. National median for this code: $236 across all reporting facilities. Dataset: Q4 2026. Always confirm the final price with the facility before booking.
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That is the median of what the 52 Arkansas hospitals above publish for Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes — their own figures, filed under federal law. A bill well above them is evidence you can put in writing.
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Medicare reimbursement benchmark
For CPT 97162 in Arkansas, Medicare reimburses about $91.20 on the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule (non-facility, state average across localities). Hospital cash prices for the same code in Arkansas range from $52.20 to $490 — that means hospital cash prices are typically 1.4x what Medicare pays. If a self-pay quote you receive is more than 2-3x the Medicare rate, ask the hospital for the cash-discount price in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes cost in Arkansas?
- Cash prices for evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes (CPT 97162) in Arkansas range from $52.20 to $490, with a median of $127. Prices vary widely by hospital.
- Where can I find the cheapest evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes in Arkansas?
- The cheapest Arkansas hospital published cash price for this procedure is $52.20. Use the table above sorted by cash price to find the lowest-priced facility near you.
- Are these the prices I'll pay?
- These are the rates hospitals publish. Final price depends on your insurance, deductible, and the specific services billed. Always confirm with the facility and your insurer before any procedure.
- Why do prices vary so much between hospitals?
- Hospitals set cash prices independently, and insurance contracts negotiate different rates per payer. Two facilities a few miles apart can charge 5-10x different prices for the same procedure.
- Where does this data come from?
- Federal law (45 CFR § 180) requires hospitals to publish their pricing in a machine-readable file. We aggregate these files and republish in a consumer-friendly format.
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Methodology. Cash prices and insurance-negotiated rates published by each Arkansas facility under federal price transparency rules (45 CFR § 180). CPT code 97162 (Doctor Visits). Data refreshed regularly; verify with the facility before any procedure.