CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $245
  • Cash Discount Price: $140
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.56x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $245. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $140. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 7.56x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$140

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$245

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$32.4

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $32.4 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $140 (432%)
Insurance Median: $245 (756%)
Cash: $140 (432% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $245 (756% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $32.4 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 756% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 656%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Medicaid / KanCare $38 117%
Medicare (plans) $40 123%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $41 127%
Node Triwest $41 127%
Node Va $41 127%
Veterans Eval Services $41 127%
Node Champva $57 176%
Tricare $57 176%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $64 198%
Self Pay $105 - $175 324%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $192 593%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $196 - $214 605%
Hccmca $210 648%
Aetna $224 691%
Multiplan Phcs $266 821%
Moda Assurance $276 852%
Cigna $277 855%
Carlie Trans Grp $298 920%
UnitedHealthcare $298 920%
First Choice Health $315 972%
Multiplan Mpi $318 981%
Plan Vista Solutions $326 1006%
Multiplan Wc $332 1025%
One Health $332 1025%
First Health Group $336 1037%
Medical Control Network Solutions $336 1037%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals