CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc.

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $111
Cash Discount Price: $53
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.43x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. is $111. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $53. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 3.43x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4800 East Johnson Avenue, Jonesboro, AR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$53

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$111

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: $53 (164%)

Insurance Median: $111 (343%)

Cash: $53 (164% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $111 (343% 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 343% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 243%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Novasys	$20 - $57	62%
Aetna	$29 - $104	90%
Cigna	$30 - $111	93%
Home State Health Plan	$30 - $87	93%
Humana	$30 - $87	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$34 - $208	105%
Ppo Holdings	$46 - $132	142%
Magnolia Regional Health Center	$48 - $139	148%
Multiplan	$52 - $243	160%
Littler	$60 - $174	185%
Ppo Plus	$60 - $278	185%
Access Health Services	$73 - $208	225%
Primewell	$73 - $208	225%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms	$85 - $243	262%
Municipal Health Benefit Fund	$85 - $243	262%
Mpcn	$91 - $260	281%
Healthlink	$97 - $278	299%
UnitedHealthcare	$130	401%

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 $53.
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 Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. 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.