{"product_id":"complete-decongestive-therapy-startup-costs","title":"Complete Decongestive Therapy Service Startup Costs: $865K Plan","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the researched planning assumptions, the cost to start a Complete Decongestive Therapy Service includes \u003cstrong\u003e$168,000 in upfront CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e before working capital, payroll runway, deposits, and credentialing delays The larger funding plan shows a modeled \u003cstrong\u003e$865,000 minimum cash need in Month 2\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the safer number for launch planning The first operating year assumes \u003cstrong\u003e$709,000 in revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e, four clinical providers, and utilization ranging from \u003cstrong\u003e400% to 650%\u003c\/strong\u003e by provider type Don’t treat equipment cost as the full startup budget the clinic still needs cash to cover rent, software, insurance, billing, supplies, staffing, and referral ramp-up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eEstimate Startup Costs with Calculator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-capex-calculator\" aria-label=\"Complete Decongestive Therapy Service Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Startup CAPEX calculator.xlsx\" data-source-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-source-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-page-title=\"Complete Decongestive Therapy Service Startup CAPEX Calculator\" data-note-title=\"Excludes non-CAPEX needs\" data-note-text=\"This tool covers capitalized startup assets only. It excludes working capital, payroll runway, rent deposits, debt service, medical supply inventory, marketing spend, credentialing lag, and other operating expenses.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-capex-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup CAPEX Calculator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-capex-intro\"\u003eThis estimates capitalized startup assets only before opening, not ongoing operating funding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Scenario presets\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"lean\"\u003eLean\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-scenario\" type=\"button\" 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class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinical Treatment Tables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eTreatment room tables and related install needs.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"treatment_tables\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Clinical Treatment Tables\" data-capex-note=\"Treatment room tables and related install needs.\" data-lean=\"10000\" data-base=\"12500\" data-full=\"15500\" name=\"treatment_tables\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"12,500\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePneumatic Compression Pumps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePrimary therapy pumps and launch setup.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"compression_pumps\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Pneumatic Compression Pumps\" data-capex-note=\"Primary therapy pumps and launch setup.\" data-lean=\"20000\" data-base=\"25000\" data-full=\"32000\" name=\"compression_pumps\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"25,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiagnostic Imaging Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eImaging gear used for patient assessment and treatment planning.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"diagnostic_imaging\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"Diagnostic Imaging Equipment\" data-capex-note=\"Imaging gear used for patient assessment and treatment planning.\" data-lean=\"28000\" data-base=\"35000\" data-full=\"45000\" name=\"diagnostic_imaging\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"35,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIT Infrastructure and EHR Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eHardware, network, software setup, and clinic systems.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-money\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"it_ehr_setup\" data-capex-kind=\"money\" data-capex-label=\"IT Infrastructure and EHR Setup\" data-capex-note=\"Hardware, network, software setup, and clinic systems.\" data-lean=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-full=\"19000\" name=\"it_ehr_setup\" type=\"text\" inputmode=\"numeric\" value=\"15,000\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-row\"\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"fml-capex-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContingency Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCovers install overruns, small scope changes, and launch surprises.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-percent\"\u003e\n\u003cinput data-capex-field=\"contingency\" data-capex-kind=\"percent\" name=\"contingency\" type=\"range\" min=\"5\" max=\"20\" step=\"1\" data-lean=\"7\" data-base=\"10\" data-full=\"15\" value=\"10\"\u003e\u003coutput data-capex-output=\"contingencyValue\"\u003e10%\u003c\/output\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"fml-capex-results\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-tag\"\u003eCAPEX output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-total\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal startup CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-capex-output=\"totalCapex\"\u003e$145,750\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"fml-capex-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSubtotal before contingency\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"subtotal\"\u003e$132,500\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eContingency amount\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"contingencyAmount\"\u003e$13,250\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLargest cost driver\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd data-capex-output=\"largestDriver\"\u003eOffice and Reception Buildout\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-chart\" aria-label=\"CAPEX cost category breakdown\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuildout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"clinic_buildout\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 34%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"clinic_buildout\"\u003e34%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"treatment_tables\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 9%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"treatment_tables\"\u003e9%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePumps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"compression_pumps\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 19%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"compression_pumps\"\u003e19%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eImaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"diagnostic_imaging\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 26%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"diagnostic_imaging\"\u003e26%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-bar-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIT and EHR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci data-capex-bar=\"it_ehr_setup\" style=\"--fml-capex-share: 11%;\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb data-capex-share=\"it_ehr_setup\"\u003e11%\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-capex-export\" type=\"button\" data-capex-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-capex-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-capex-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcludes non-CAPEX needs\u003c\/strong\u003e This tool covers capitalized startup assets only. It excludes working capital, payroll runway, rent deposits, debt service, medical supply inventory, marketing spend, credentialing lag, and other operating expenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-section_blog text-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"line_top_blog\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat should the CAPEX tab show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpen the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/complete-decongestive-therapy-financial-model\"\u003eComplete Decongestive Therapy Service Financial Model Template\u003c\/a\u003e CAPEX tab: it should show startup costs, launch timing, amounts, and depreciation or amortization. It also tests working capital and cash pressure—\u003cstrong\u003e$168,000 CAPEX\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e$865,000 Month 2 cash\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e$709,000 Year 1 revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e—so review assumptions now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eScreenshot highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$45,000 buildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$25,000 pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$15,000 IT setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$9,550 fixed overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-section_blog image-2_new_design_blog\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-card\" data-preview-src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/complete-decongestive-therapy-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_fa523eb8-1f14-4f63-91fc-2853db81d650.webp\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"preview-img\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/complete-decongestive-therapy-financial-model-capex-financialmodelslab_fa523eb8-1f14-4f63-91fc-2853db81d650.webp?width=500\" alt=\"Complete Decongestive Therapy Service Financial Model capex inputs showing capital expenditure categories and customizable equipment, facility and setup cost drivers to plan investment needs and cash timing.\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"preview-overlay\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"preview-btn\" type=\"button\" style=\"align-items: center; vertical-align: middle; display: inline-flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\nPREVIEW \u003csvg fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" role=\"presentation\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M416 176V86.63L246.6 256L416 425.4V336c0-8.844 7.156-16 16-16s16 7.156 16 16v128c0 8.844-7.156 16-16 16h-128c-8.844 0-16-7.156-16-16s7.156-16 16-16h89.38L224 278.6L54.63 448H144C152.8 448 160 455.2 160 464S152.8 480 144 480h-128C7.156 480 0 472.8 0 464v-128C0 327.2 7.156 320 16 320S32 327.2 32 336v89.38L201.4 256L32 86.63V176C32 184.8 24.84 192 16 192S0 184.8 0 176v-128C0 39.16 7.156 32 16 32h128C152.8 32 160 39.16 160 48S152.8 64 144 64H54.63L224 233.4L393.4 64H304C295.2 64 288 56.84 288 48S295.2 32 304 32h128C440.8 32 448 39.16 448 48v128C448 184.8 440.8 192 432 192S416 184.8 416 176z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow much does it cost to start a Complete Decongestive Therapy Service?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Complete Decongestive Therapy Service needs about \u003cstrong\u003e$865,000\u003c\/strong\u003e of startup funding at the modeled cash low point in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 2\u003c\/strong\u003e, not just the \u003cstrong\u003e$168,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in startup CAPEX. For owner-income context after launch, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-much-makes\/complete-decongestive-therapy\"\u003eHow Much Does Owner Make From Complete Decongestive Therapy?\u003c\/a\u003e; the Year 1 plan shows \u003cstrong\u003e$709,000\u003c\/strong\u003e revenue and \u003cstrong\u003e$293,000\u003c\/strong\u003e EBITDA from \u003cstrong\u003e4 clinical providers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStartup Cash Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$168,000\u003c\/strong\u003e startup CAPEX for physical assets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$697,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for pre-opening and working capital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$865,000\u003c\/strong\u003e modeled minimum cash need in Month 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate buildout assets from operating runway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRevenue Math\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$709,000 ÷ 4\u003c\/strong\u003e providers = \u003cstrong\u003e$177,250\u003c\/strong\u003e per provider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$293,000\u003c\/strong\u003e EBITDA equals a \u003cstrong\u003e41.3%\u003c\/strong\u003e margin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevenue depends on treatments, price, and utilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCredentialing, lease condition, hiring, and referrals move cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eWhat hidden costs come with starting a Complete Decongestive Therapy Service?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden costs are the cash you need before the clinic is fully paid and busy: rent deposits, insurance deposits, payer credentialing lag, pre-opening payroll, training time, referral outreach, initial compression supplies, billing setup, and runway. For a \u003cstrong\u003eComplete Decongestive Therapy Service\u003c\/strong\u003e, don’t treat these as one-time setup only; the base load is \u003cstrong\u003e$9,550\u003c\/strong\u003e in monthly fixed overhead plus a \u003cstrong\u003e$219,000\u003c\/strong\u003e annual non-therapist wage base. If you want the owner-pay view, see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-much-makes\/complete-decongestive-therapy\"\u003eHow Much Does Owner Make From Complete Decongestive Therapy?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUp-front cash traps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRent\u003c\/strong\u003e and insurance deposits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePayer credentialing\u003c\/strong\u003e can lag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-opening payroll\u003c\/strong\u003e burns cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining\u003c\/strong\u003e adds paid time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYear 1 cost load\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBandaging and supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e: 85%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompression inventory\u003c\/strong\u003e: 55%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBilling and claims\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReferral marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eHow do you fund a Complete Decongestive Therapy Service?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fund a \u003cstrong\u003eComplete Decongestive Therapy Service\u003c\/strong\u003e, don’t stop at the \u003cstrong\u003e$168,000\u003c\/strong\u003e CAPEX. The stack has to cover pre-opening costs, deposits, payroll runway, credentialing delay, and a \u003cstrong\u003e$865,000\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum cash need in Month 2, because Year 1 revenue is only modeled at \u003cstrong\u003e$709,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here’s the quick math: build for a utilization ramp from \u003cstrong\u003e400%\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003e650%\u003c\/strong\u003e in Year 1, with prices from \u003cstrong\u003e$150\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003e$225\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e140\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003e160\u003c\/strong\u003e treatments per provider each month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFunding stack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e$168,000\u003c\/strong\u003e CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-opening expenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLease and vendor deposits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayroll runway before collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDownside cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlower referral flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenied claims pressure cash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelayed payer enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher therapist hiring cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCalculate Fuding Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static\" aria-label=\"Complete Decongestive Therapy Service Startup Cost Summary\" data-locale=\"en-US\" data-currency=\"USD\" data-default-scenario=\"base\" data-export-filename=\"Complete Decongestive Therapy Service Startup Cost Summary.xlsx\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Complete Decongestive Therapy Service Startup Cost Summary\" data-source-url=\"\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-summary-static-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-eyebrow\"\u003eStartup cost summary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-summary-static-description\"\u003eThis table covers main startup assets and excluded launch cash needs for a lymphedema clinic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-scenarios\" aria-label=\"Highlight scenario\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario is-active\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"base\"\u003eBase\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-scenario\" type=\"button\" data-scenario=\"high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"fml-summary-static-export\" type=\"button\" data-summary-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"fml-summary-static-metrics\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-primary\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHighlighted CAPEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"capex\"\u003e$138,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall data-summary-metric=\"scenario\"\u003eBase planning example\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric is-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eExcluded cash needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"working\"\u003e$865,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eOutside CAPEX total\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-metric\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFunding need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-summary-metric=\"funding\"\u003e$1,003,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eCAPEX + excluded cash needs\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-summary-static-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-summary-static-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCost Category\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate-header\" data-summary-estimate-header\u003eBase Estimate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMain Cost Driver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCAPEX Calculator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"40000\" data-base=\"45000\" data-high=\"55000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffice and reception buildout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$45,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eLeasehold improvements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"30000\" data-base=\"35000\" data-high=\"42000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiagnostic imaging equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$35,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eTherapy equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"20000\" data-base=\"25000\" data-high=\"30000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePneumatic compression pumps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$25,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eCompression therapy equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"15000\" data-base=\"18000\" data-high=\"22000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePatient exercise and gym equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$18,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eRehab equipment setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-summary-row data-low=\"12000\" data-base=\"15000\" data-high=\"18000\" data-capex=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIT infrastructure and EHR setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$15,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003eClinical technology setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill\"\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"is-excluded\" data-summary-row data-low=\"750000\" data-base=\"865000\" data-high=\"1000000\" data-capex=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating reserve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-estimate\" data-summary-value\u003e$865,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"fml-summary-static-driver\"\u003ePayroll runway, fixed overhead, and excluded launch cash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-pill is-no\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"fml-summary-static-note\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-summary-static-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ranges are planning assumptions; non-CAPEX cash includes reserves and launch costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eComplete Decongestive Therapy Service Core Five Startup Costs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eClinical Space and Leasehold Improvements Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuildout Base\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clinic shell for \u003cstrong\u003eComplete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)\u003c\/strong\u003e starts at \u003cstrong\u003e$45,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for office and reception buildout plus \u003cstrong\u003e$7,500\u003c\/strong\u003e for signage and branding assets. That is \u003cstrong\u003e$52,500\u003c\/strong\u003e before equipment. The cost moves with square footage, lease condition, landlord delivery state, room count, privacy layout, handwashing needs, compression storage, and whether exercise space opens on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLayout Inputs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimate the space by room count and patient flow, not by guesswork. Start with treatment rooms, reception, privacy screens, accessible paths, handwashing or clinical workflow needs, storage for compression supplies, and an exercise area. If the landlord delivers a finished shell, the buildout is lighter; if not, tenant improvements climb fast. Fixed rent is \u003cstrong\u003e$6,500\u003c\/strong\u003e a month from Month 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount treatment rooms first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap accessible patient flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecide on exercise space at launch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKeep It Lean\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the buildout lean by phasing noncritical space, especially the exercise area, until demand justifies it. Push for a landlord allowance and clear delivery condition in the lease, since those two items can shift the cash need more than décor does. Don’t oversize reception or storage. \u003cstrong\u003eSquare footage\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eroom count\u003c\/strong\u003e drive cost, so every extra room should earn its keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNegotiate landlord allowances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelay exercise build if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch rooms to near-term demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRent Load\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$6,500\u003c\/strong\u003e in monthly rent starts in \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the clinic carries fixed occupancy cost before patient volume ramps. That makes lease start date, build speed, and opening schedule part of startup cash planning, not just operations. Rent sits on top of the \u003cstrong\u003e$52,500\u003c\/strong\u003e base buildout, so working capital needs should cover both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eTherapy Equipment and Clinical Assets Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCore CDT gear\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis CAPEX covers the core CDT room gear: \u003cstrong\u003e$12,500\u003c\/strong\u003e clinical treatment tables, \u003cstrong\u003e$25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e pneumatic compression pumps, \u003cstrong\u003e$35,000\u003c\/strong\u003e diagnostic imaging equipment, and \u003cstrong\u003e$18,000\u003c\/strong\u003e exercise and gym equipment. Add bolsters, stools, measurement tools, compression aids, storage, laundry or sanitation setup, and patient education materials. Keep it to durable assets only; leave consumables and resale stock out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBuild the quote\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild the estimate with \u003cstrong\u003eunits × unit price\u003c\/strong\u003e, vendor quotes, and a clean split between durable gear and consumables. The model source implies \u003cstrong\u003e$90,500\u003c\/strong\u003e in included equipment CAPEX before smaller support items. One line per asset helps you compare bids and keep payroll, rent, and marketing out of the equipment budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount each asset separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep consumables outside CAPEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse written quotes only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack support items by line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTrim smart\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo lower spend without hurting care, phase noncritical add-ons and ask vendors to bundle delivery, setup, and training. Buy the highest-use items first, but do not cut treatment tables, pumps, or core imaging if they are needed at launch. Savings usually come from quote competition and bundled deals, not from stripping the room bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBudget fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sits in startup CAPEX, so it changes the cash needed before the first paid visit. Quick math: core equipment totals \u003cstrong\u003e$90,500\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that is separate from payroll runway and marketing. What this estimate hides is replacement timing and any state-specific equipment rules, so keep the asset list tight and documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompression Supplies and Bandaging Inventory Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInventory Timing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild in \u003cstrong\u003e$10,000\u003c\/strong\u003e of initial medical supply inventory as CAPEX, timed from \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 5\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003eMonth 12\u003c\/strong\u003e. This stock covers care used during CDT, not just shelf fill. The cash need depends on how fast treatments ramp, because bandaging items turn over with visits and garment stock may sit until the right size sells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat To Stock\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBudget for \u003cstrong\u003eshort-stretch bandages\u003c\/strong\u003e, padding, foam, liners, wraps, measuring supplies, hygiene consumables, and sample garments. Treat bandages, padding, foam, liners, measuring tools, and hygiene items as treatment consumables. Treat wraps that are billed through to patients as pass-through supply. Treat sample garments and patient-sized compression garments as retail inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandages: treatment consumable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWraps: pass-through supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarments: retail inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eYear 1 Cost Rate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the model’s Year 1 cost assumptions: \u003cstrong\u003e85%\u003c\/strong\u003e of revenue for medical bandaging and clinical supplies, and \u003cstrong\u003e55%\u003c\/strong\u003e for compression garment inventory. That means the clinic needs tight tracking on what is used in treatment versus what is sold later. One clean rule helps: separate patient-care stock from resale stock on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack use by service line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate resale from care stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReorder by turnover, not fear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCash Flow Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cost stays safer when you buy in small lots, match orders to booked visits, and keep garments in the sizes patients actually need. The timing matters: consumables hit cash before use, while retail inventory ties up cash until sale. What this estimate hides is size mix, replacement pace, and how much stock the clinic keeps on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eLicensing Credentialing Compliance and Insurance Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStartup compliance costs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lymphedema clinic needs state therapy licensing, business formation, payer credentialing, \u003cstrong\u003eNPI\u003c\/strong\u003e setup, billing setup, privacy compliance, and legal review before first claims go out. Treat these as planning buckets, not legal advice. The model’s fixed monthly insurance and dues run \u003cstrong\u003e$1,750\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003e$1,200\u003c\/strong\u003e malpractice, \u003cstrong\u003e$250\u003c\/strong\u003e general liability, and \u003cstrong\u003e$300\u003c\/strong\u003e licensing and dues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat to budget\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cost covers the setup needed to treat and bill safely: state practice requirements, payer enrollment, \u003cstrong\u003eNPI\u003c\/strong\u003e, billing workflows, professional liability, general liability, workers’ compensation, privacy compliance, and legal review. Estimate it by counting required filings, payer contracts, and months of coverage. The key budget line is the recurring \u003cstrong\u003e$1,750 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e in the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck state therapy rules first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm payer credentialing steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate legal from insurance costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to keep it tight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse one advisor to handle formation, credentialing, and billing setup so you do not pay twice for the same work. Ask for quotes on \u003cstrong\u003emalpractice\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003egeneral liability\u003c\/strong\u003e before launch, and avoid buying extra coverage you do not need. The savings come from clean paperwork and fewer rework cycles, not from skipping required compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"lst_crct_blog\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBundle legal reviews when possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdate licenses before payer filing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep worker coverage active on day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eMonthly fixed load\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the model, compliance and insurance add \u003cstrong\u003e$1,750 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e in fixed cost. That is \u003cstrong\u003e$21,000\u003c\/strong\u003e over 12 months, before any state fees, payer delays, or one-time legal work. If credentialing slips, cash gets tight fast because these costs start before full reimbursement does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eStaffing Software and Launch Operations Startup Expense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl blue_card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-colons-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStaffing mix\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear 1 staffing is the main launch cost. Plan for \u003cstrong\u003e1 senior certified lymphedema therapist specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 staff physical therapist\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 occupational therapist\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e1 massage therapist certified in lymphedema care\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$115,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for the clinic director, \u003cstrong\u003e$42,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for front desk, \u003cstrong\u003e$24,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for half-time billing, and \u003cstrong\u003e$38,000\u003c\/strong\u003e for the clinical assistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"container_2_clmn_row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-tips-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSoftware setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e$450 per month\u003c\/strong\u003e for EHR and practice management, or \u003cstrong\u003e$5,400\u003c\/strong\u003e a year, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$15,000\u003c\/strong\u003e in IT infrastructure and EHR setup CAPEX. Estimate it from user seats, implementation quotes, and go-live months. Keep software out of payroll so the startup budget stays easy to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-intro-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLaunch spend\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet referral launch activity at \u003cstrong\u003e40% of Y\near 1 revenue\u003c\/strong\u003e, then tie spend to referral outreach, provider education, and payer setup. This keeps marketing from drifting into fixed overhead. If patient volume misses plan, trim weak channels first and protect therapist time for billable visits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"double_border\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card_smpl_header\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/fml_20_fml-Orange-blog-pin-icon.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" class=\"icon_how_to_use\"\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCost control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHire in step with patient flow, not ahead of it. In this model, the cleanest control points are staffing ramp, one-time EHR setup, and referral spend, because those three items move fastest when launch timing slips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #126CFF;\"\u003eCompare 3 Startup Cost Scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"fml-scenario-table\" aria-label=\"Complete Decongestive Therapy Service Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-site-name=\"Financial Models Lab\" data-site-url=\"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\" data-source-title=\"Complete Decongestive Therapy Service Startup Cost Scenarios\" data-note-label=\"Planning note\" data-note-text=\"These ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact quotes, and they help size launch cash needs across a lean, base, or full setup.\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-card\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"fml-scenario-table-header\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-eyebrow\"\u003eScenario table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fml-scenario-table-description\"\u003eRoom count, equipment depth, staffing, and payer setup drive launch cost here. Lean cuts the footprint; base matches the model; full adds rooms, outreach, and working capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-actions\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"fml-scenario-table-export\" type=\"button\" data-scenario-export\u003eEXPORT XLSX\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-wrap\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"fml-scenario-table-grid\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eLean, base, and full launch cost comparison for a lymphedema clinic.\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-stub\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Scenario\"\u003eScenario\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Lean Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eLean Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eSmall footprint\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Base Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eBase Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eModeled clinic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-table-column\" scope=\"col\" data-export-value=\"Full Launch\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-column-title\"\u003eFull Launch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eScale build\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Launch model\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-launch\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-launch-model.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eLaunch model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Start with a small outpatient footprint, fewer rooms, and tight staffing to keep launch cash use down.\"\u003eStart with a small outpatient footprint, fewer rooms, and tight staffing to keep launch cash use down.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Use the model's outpatient setup with four clinical providers in Year 1 and the stated fixed overhead.\"\u003eUse the model's outpatient setup with four clinical providers in Year 1 and the stated fixed overhead.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Open with a larger, multi-room setup, broader therapist mix, and heavier referral outreach.\"\u003eOpen with a larger, multi-room setup, broader therapist mix, and heavier referral outreach.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Typical setup\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-setup\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-typical-setup.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eTypical setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Use fewer treatment rooms, lighter diagnostic gear, thinner compression inventory, and lighter front-desk coverage.\"\u003eUse fewer treatment rooms, lighter diagnostic gear, thinner compression inventory, and lighter front-desk coverage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Run the planned clinic build with standard room count, core equipment, and full front-office support.\"\u003eRun the planned clinic build with standard room count, core equipment, and full front-office support.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Add more rooms, more exercise space, deeper compression inventory, and more payer setup work.\"\u003eAdd more rooms, more exercise space, deeper compression inventory, and more payer setup work.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Cost drivers\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-drivers\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-cost-drivers.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eCost drivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Room count; diagnostic equipment; compression inventory; front-office staffing; referral marketing\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoom count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediagnostic equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecompression inventory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efront-office staffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereferral marketing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Therapist mix; room count; staffing; capex buildout; payer setup\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTherapist mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroom count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estaffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecapex buildout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epayer setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Room count; therapist mix; exercise space; payer setup; referral outreach\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"fml-scenario-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoom count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etherapist mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexercise space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epayer setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereferral outreach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Planning range\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-range\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-planning-range.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003ePlanning range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-subtitle\"\u003eCAPEX only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Below base cash need\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eBelow base cash need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eLower band\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"$865,000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003e$865,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-soft\"\u003eBase case\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Above base cash need\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"fml-scenario-range\"\u003eAbove base cash need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-badge is-warning\"\u003eHigher band\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-scenario-row\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading\" scope=\"row\" data-export-value=\"Best fit\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-heading-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon is-fit\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"fml-scenario-row-icon-img\" src=\"\/cdn\/shop\/files\/scenario-best-fit.svg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-row-title\"\u003eBest fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for a founder with a tight lease, simple payer mix, and low working-capital tolerance.\"\u003eBest for a founder with a tight lease, simple payer mix, and low working-capital tolerance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for a founder who wants the modeled outpatient scale and can fund the $865,000 cash need.\"\u003eBest for a founder who wants the modeled outpatient scale and can fund the $865,000 cash need.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-export-value=\"Best for a founder with room to grow, a stronger lease, and enough cash to support a larger launch.\"\u003eBest for a founder with room to grow, a stronger lease, and enough cash to support a larger launch.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fml-scenario-table-note\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"fml-scenario-table-note-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning note:\u003c\/strong\u003e These ranges are researched planning assumptions, not exact quotes, and they help size launch cash needs across a lean, base, or full setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FinancialModelsLab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49303730553075,"sku":"complete-decongestive-therapy-startup-costs","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/6191\/2762\/files\/complete-decongestive-therapy-startup-costs.webp?v=1782679453","url":"https:\/\/financialmodelslab.com\/products\/complete-decongestive-therapy-startup-costs","provider":"Financial Models Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}