Price guide · 도수치료
How Much Does Manual Therapy Cost in Apgujeong and Gangnam?
Since July 2026, manual therapy that meets the managed-benefit criteria has a set fee of 43,850 KRW per session; before that, clinic-level sessions cost about 50,000 to 150,000 KRW.
Price snapshot
- Treatment: Manual Therapy
- Korean name: 도수치료
- Options compared: 6
- VAT: Usually included in quoted cosmetic prices; ask
- Checked: October 2026
Manual Therapy prices by option
| Option | Typical KRW | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Managed-benefit fee from 1 July 2026, per session | ₩43,850 | Nationwide fee |
| Patient share at 95% | ₩41,660 | For NHIS enrollees meeting the criteria |
| Former non-covered average (to June 2026) | ₩109,000 | |
| Clinic level (HIRA 2024-2025) | ₩50,000–₩150,000 | |
| Hospital level | ₩80,000–₩200,000 | |
| General or university hospital | ₩100,000–₩300,000 | Can exceed 300,000 KRW |
At 1 USD = 1,325.06 KRW (YCharts reference rate for 23 October 2026, checked 28 October 2026), the managed-benefit fee of 43,850 KRW is about US$33.
What changes the price
- Managed-benefit criteria
- Hospital level
- Session length
- Therapist vs doctor-performed
What a quote usually includes
- Session of hands-on therapy
Costs people forget
- Consultation fee
- X-ray or MRI
- Shockwave or injections combined
How to avoid overpaying
- Ask whether your session is billed under the managed-benefit fee
- Korean private insurance caps manual therapy at 3,500,000 KRW and 50 sessions a year (generations 1 to 4)
- Visitors without NHIS should ask for the uninsured price
Sources
- isclinic.co.kr: manual therapy cost 2026 and July 2026 managed-benefit fee(checked 2026-10)
- Glasswallet: manual therapy cost by hospital tier (HIRA 2024-2025 data)(checked 2026-10)
- Glasswallet: manual therapy calculator and private insurance caps(checked 2026-10)
Last reviewed October 2026. Prices change often; confirm with the clinic before booking. General information only, not medical advice. A doctor confirms what suits you at consultation.
Manual Therapy cost questions
What changed for manual therapy prices in July 2026?
Manual therapy that meets the criteria became a managed benefit with a nationwide fee of 43,850 KRW per session, of which the patient pays 95%, about 41,660 KRW.
Who qualifies for the 43,850 KRW fee?
NHIS enrollees who have had at least 2 weeks and 4 sessions of physical therapy first. Sessions are capped at 2 a week and 15 a year, or 24 with a doctor's opinion.
What did a session cost before the change?
The non-covered average was about 109,000 KRW, with clinic-level sessions commonly 50,000 to 150,000 KRW.
Why do university hospitals charge so much more?
Non-covered sessions at general and university hospitals run 100,000 to 300,000 KRW or more because of higher overheads and longer sessions.
Will fifth-generation private insurance reimburse manual therapy?
No. The fifth-generation policy launched in May 2026 excludes it. Older policies cap it at 3,500,000 KRW and 50 sessions a year.
I am a visitor without NHIS. What will I pay?
You pay the clinic's non-covered price. Ask for it at reception before the session.
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