CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $31
Cash Discount Price: $101
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.96x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is $31. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $101. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.96x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$101

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$31

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: $101 (312%)

Insurance Median: $31 (96%)

Cash: $101 (312% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $31 (96% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Triwest	$29	90%
Aetna	$30	93%
Caresource Passe	$30	93%
Medicare (plans)	$30	93%
Tribute Health	$30	93%
Va	$30	93%
Wellcare By Allwell	$30	93%
Wellcare Non	$30	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $34	96%
Cigna	$31 - $160	96%
Devoted Health Plan	$31	96%
Essence Healthcare	$31	96%
Humana	$31	96%
Primewell Health Services	$31 - $84	96%
UnitedHealthcare	$31 - $227	96%
Health Advantage	$34	105%
Ambetter / Centene	$44	136%
Northwest Health Plan	$51	157%
Qualchoice Novasys	$51	157%
Vantos	$51	157%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $101.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97535.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm University of Arkansas Medical Sciences is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97535.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.