Cash-Pay Pelvic Floor PT Pricing in Kirkland, WA
Initial Evaluation
$250 | 90 Minutes
A full history, a hands-on assessment, and a plan you understand before you leave.
Follow-Up Session
$200 | 60 Minutes
Hands-on treatment and progression of your home program
Wellness Session
$200 | 60 Minutes
Fitness, movement, and conditioning work. This is not physical therapy, and it is the option available to Medicare beneficiaries.
Every visit is one on one with me, for the full session.
Insurance & Reimbursement
Pillar Core is an out-of-network, cash-pay practice. That means payment is collected at the time of service, and you have the option to seek reimbursement from your insurance company through your out-of-network benefits. Many patients are reimbursed a meaningful portion of the cost, depending on their plan.
Here is how it works:
You pay for your visit at the time of service.
I provide a superbill, which is an itemized receipt with all the codes and information your insurer needs.
You submit the superbill to your insurance company.
Your insurer reimburses you directly, based on your out-of-network benefits.
A superbill works a lot like a receipt you keep for a return. The practice gives you the documentation, and you bring it to your insurer to claim what you are owed.
Checking your benefits
Coverage varies widely from plan to plan, so it is worth a quick call to your insurance company before your first visit. A few questions to ask:
Do I have out-of-network benefits for outpatient physical therapy?
What is my out-of-network deductible, and have I met it?
What percentage of the cost is reimbursed once my deductible is met?
Why out-of-network
Working outside of insurance allows me to spend a full, focused session with you, one on one, without the visit limits or time constraints that insurance often dictates. You get more time, more individualized care, and faster scheduling. For many patients, that combination is worth the out-of-network model, even after factoring in reimbursement.
HSA and FSA
Most patients are able to use HSA and FSA funds to pay for treatment. If you have one of these accounts, it can be a convenient way to cover your visits.
A note on Medicare: I am unable to provide physical therapy treatment to Medicare beneficiaries. Due to Medicare regulations, this applies even if you do not plan to use your Medicare benefits or wish to pay out of pocket. I do, however, offer wellness services to Medicare beneficiaries, such as fitness, movement, and general conditioning work that falls outside the scope of physical therapy treatment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary and interested in wellness services, reach out and I am happy to talk through what that looks like.
Questions about cost or coverage?
If you are not sure what your plan covers, or you want to talk through what treatment would actually cost in your situation, ask me. You do not need an appointment to get an answer.
I wrote a three part series on how cash-pay and superbills actually work. Start with part one.
Your Right to a Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a "Good Faith Estimate" explaining how much your medical care will cost.
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don't have insurance, or who are not using insurance, an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask any provider you choose for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
Every patient at Pillar Core is self-pay, so I provide a written Good Faith Estimate before your first visit. If you would like one before scheduling, ask and I will send it.