97161 · North Carolina · every payer
What every payer pays for 97161 in North Carolina
Across 11 commercial payers in North Carolina, the middle payer's median for 97161 (physical therapy evaluation, level 1 of 3) is $83.66 per session. North Carolina Medicaid's fee-for-service rate, $66.11 per session, is 21% below that commercial median.
- Commercial median
- $83.66per session
- North Carolina Medicaid
- $66.11
- Medicare
- $94.66
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Payer mix
97161 in North Carolina, by payer type
Medicare's physician fee schedule pays $94.66 in North Carolina.
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Each payer's 97161 rate in North Carolina
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What do commercial payers pay for 97161 in North Carolina?
The median of 11 payers' medians is $83.66 per session, from 351 published rates in the October 2026 files.
How does North Carolina Medicaid compare with commercial insurance for 97161?
North Carolina Medicaid pays $66.11 per session, 21% below the commercial median.
What does Medicare pay for 97161 in North Carolina?
$94.66 on the RVU26B physician fee schedule (non-facility).
What does UnitedHealthcare pay for 97161 in North Carolina?
UnitedHealthcare's median is $79.65 per session, from 153 rates and 512 providers.
What does Aetna pay for 97161 in North Carolina?
Aetna's median is $83.84 per session, from 86 rates and 1139 providers.