How to structure your physiotherapy fees in India: clinic, home visit, and travel pricing
In short
Pricing your clinical services accurately is critical for long-term practice sustainability. Learn how to calculate consultation fees, structure home visit travel surcharges, and maintain full earnings with direct patient payments.
In this guide (5 sections)
Setting appropriate clinical fees is one of the most critical decisions for independent physiotherapists and clinic owners in India. Pricing must reflect your clinical qualification, continuous professional development, and treatment time while remaining fair and transparent for patients. A structured fee model prevents practitioner burnout and sustains high-quality clinical care.
Market fee benchmarks across Indian cities
| Care Delivery Format | Tier 1 Metros (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru) | Tier 2 Cities (Surat, Pune, Lucknow) | Key Cost Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-clinic comprehensive evaluation (45 to 60 mins) | ₹500 to ₹1,500 | ₹350 to ₹900 | Commercial clinic rent, receptionist support, clinical assessment tools |
| In-clinic follow-up rehabilitation session | ₹400 to ₹1,200 | ₹300 to ₹700 | Specialized exercise equipment, modalities, treatment duration |
| Home visit session (within 5 km radius) | ₹600 to ₹1,800 | ₹400 to ₹1,000 | Travel fuel, vehicle maintenance, travel transit time, portable kit wear |
| Complex neuro / post-ICU home rehabilitation | ₹800 to ₹2,000 | ₹600 to ₹1,400 | Specialized clinical expertise, transfer assistance, extended 60-min care |
The travel radius formula for home visits
A common mistake among mobile physiotherapists is charging a flat fee regardless of travel distance. A 45-minute treatment session that requires 45 minutes of transit in dense urban traffic consumes 90 minutes of your working day. Clinicians should define a base radius (typically 4 to 5 km from their clinic or residence) covered by standard pricing, adding an explicit per-kilometer travel surcharge beyond that radius.
Aggregator commissions vs direct patient payments
Corporate healthcare aggregator apps frequently charge clinicians 20 to 35 percent commission on every consultation, reducing earnings and forcing practitioners to rush through sessions. On BookPhysio.in, listing is 100 percent free with zero commission deductions. Patients pay you directly via UPI, card, or cash, preserving your full professional income.
Why predatory multi-session package discounting harms practice ethics
- Restricts objective clinical discharge: When a patient prepays for 10 or 15 sessions, clinicians face subtle commercial pressure to use up sessions even if the patient recovers functionally by session 4.
- Generates administrative refund conflicts: If a patient experiences an acute medical setback or relocates, resolving prepaid package balance disputes damages professional goodwill.
- Pay-per-session reinforces patient commitment: Patients who pay directly per session actively participate in their recovery and value each clinical appointment as an earned milestone.
Should an initial assessment cost more than a follow-up visit?
Many clinicians charge an extra ₹100 to ₹300 for the first visit because a thorough musculoskeletal or neurological evaluation requires 15 to 20 additional minutes.
How often should a physiotherapist revise their consultation fees?
Reviewing your fee schedule annually against local inflation, fuel costs, and postgraduate certifications ensures your pricing remains healthy and competitive.
Evidence reviewed 25 September 2026. General information only.
Sources reviewed
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Practice Economics; Healthcare Federation of India Outpatient Benchmarks; BookPhysio.in Transparent Pricing Standards.
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