CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Modoc Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $54
Cash Discount Price: $63
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.67x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Modoc Medical Center is $54. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $63. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.67x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1111 N Nagle Street, Alturas, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$63

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$54

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: $63 (194%)

Insurance Median: $54 (167%)

Cash: $63 (194% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $54 (167% 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
Adv Med Mgmt - All Plans	$8	25%
Medi-Cal	$8	25%
Medi-Cal 7/1/24	$8	25%
Partnership Hp - All Plans	$27	83%
Multiplan Wc	$32	99%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$34	105%
Blue Shield Va	$34	105%
Integrated Hp Wc	$34	105%
Ntwrks By Design Wc - All Plans	$34	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$34 - $59	105%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$36	111%
Tricare	$36	111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$51 - $57	157%
Blue Shield Exch	$51	157%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans	$57	176%
Carelon - All Plans	$57	176%
Aetna	$59	182%
Corvel - All Plans	$59	182%
Coventry/First Health - All Plans	$59	182%
Galaxy Health - All Plans	$59	182%
Healthnet Comm - All Other Plans	$59	182%
Hmn - All Plans	$59	182%
Integrated Hp - All Other Plans	$59	182%
Interplan - All Plans	$59	182%
Multiplan - All Other Plans	$59	182%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$59	182%

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 $63.
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 Modoc Medical Center 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.