CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $125
Cash Discount Price: $128
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.86x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital is $125. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $128. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 3.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 11600 W 2Nd Pl, Lakewood, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$128

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$125

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: $128 (395%)

Insurance Median: $125 (386%)

Cash: $128 (395% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $125 (386% 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 386% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 286%). 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.

Billing Status

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
Aetna	$32 - $160	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $282	99%
Humana	$32	99%
Kaiser	$32 - $105	99%
Medicare (plans)	$32	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $232	99%
Centura Employee Plan	$72	222%
Direct To Employer	$75 - $128	231%
Denver Health	$76	235%
Denver Public Schools	$97	299%
Peak Health	$99 - $125	306%
Multiplan	$131 - $272	404%
United Colorado Doctor'S Plan	$143 - $150	441%
Cigna	$188 - $202	580%

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 $128.
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 Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital 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.