CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Mercy Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $150
Cash Discount Price: $77
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Mercy Regional Medical Center is $150. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $77. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 4.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$77

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$150

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: $77 (238%)

Insurance Median: $150 (463%)

Cash: $77 (238% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $150 (463% 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 463% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 363%). 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $211	99%
Aetna	$33 - $179	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $626	102%
Cigna	$33 - $175	102%
Denver Health	$33 - $60	102%
Humana	$33 - $173	102%
Innovage	$33	102%
Kaiser	$33	102%
Medicare (plans)	$33	102%
Rocky Mountain Pace	$33	102%
Archdiocese Of Denver	$72	222%
Centura Employee Plan	$72	222%
Direct To Employer	$119 - $132	367%
Presbyterian Health Plan	$137 - $153	423%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan	$164	506%
Multiplan	$165 - $183	509%

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 $77.
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 Mercy Regional 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.