Physical TherapyCPT 97140WashingtonStrong sample

What does insurance pay for CPT 97140 in Washington?

Anonymized historical claim benchmarks for manual therapy in Washington. Actual payment varies by payer, contract terms, modifiers, and documentation.

Updated April 1, 2026

Typical allowed amount
$43
Median $42
Typical paid amount
$36
Median $36
Common paid range
$30 – $42
Middle 50% of historical paid amounts
Sample
Strong sample
Anonymized claims from multiple practices

How these numbers are calculated

Based on anonymized claims from practices over Jan 2024 – Dec 2025. Sample density is currently strong sample.

Figures reflect anonymized historical claim aggregates and are intended as directional benchmarks. Actual reimbursement varies by payer, contract terms, modifiers, place of service, and documentation.

Historical payment range

How billed, allowed, and paid amounts distribute across the sample.

MetricAverageMedian
Billed amount$82$80
Allowed amount$43$42
Paid amount$36$36

Claim performance

Anonymized historical signals on how cleanly these claims tend to get paid.

First-pass acceptance
92%
Claims accepted on the first submission
Denial rate
6%
Share of claims denied at least once
Time to payment
19 days
Average 22 days

Frequently asked questions

How is CPT 97140 typically reimbursed in Washington?+

Most commercial payers in Washington reimburse 97140 when documentation clearly supports the manual therapy techniques performed and medical necessity. Some payers require modifier 59 when billed alongside chiropractic CMT or other procedures.

When should I use modifier 59 with 97140?+

Use modifier 59 (or X-modifiers where required) when 97140 is performed on a different anatomic region than another procedure billed the same day, and your documentation supports separate, distinct services.

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