97161 · Louisiana · every payer
What every payer pays for 97161 in Louisiana
Across 7 commercial payers in Louisiana, the middle payer's median for 97161 (physical therapy evaluation, level 1 of 3) is $82.33 per session. Louisiana Medicaid's fee-for-service rate, $80.33 per session, is 2.4% below that commercial median.
- Commercial median
- $82.33per session
- Louisiana Medicaid
- $80.33
- Medicare
- $92.55+
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Payer mix
97161 in Louisiana, by payer type
Medicare's physician fee schedule pays $92.55–$95.19 in Louisiana across 2 localities.
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Each payer's 97161 rate in Louisiana
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What do commercial payers pay for 97161 in Louisiana?
The median of 7 payers' medians is $82.33 per session, from 208 published rates in the October 2026 files.
How does Louisiana Medicaid compare with commercial insurance for 97161?
Louisiana Medicaid pays $80.33 per session, 2.4% below the commercial median.
What does Medicare pay for 97161 in Louisiana?
$92.55 to $95.19 on the RVU26B physician fee schedule (non-facility).
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97161 in Louisiana?
UnitedHealthcare's median is $74.55 per session, from 105 rates and 401 providers.
What does BCBS Louisiana pay for 97161 in Louisiana?
BCBS Louisiana's median is $70.78 per session, from 47 rates and 1197 providers.