CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $90
  • Cash Discount Price: $139
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.78x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Boulder Community Health is $90. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $139. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 2.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$139

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$90

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: $139 (429%)
Insurance Median: $90 (278%)
Cash: $139 (429% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $90 (278% 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 278% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 178%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Humana $23 - $33 71%
Colorado Community Health Alliance (Ccha) $27 83%
Medicaid / KanCare $29 90%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $29 - $219 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $32 - $165 99%
Colorado Access $32 - $38 99%
Aetna $33 - $241 102%
Devoted Health $33 - $111 102%
Health Spring $33 - $60 102%
Medicare (plans) $33 - $105 102%
UnitedHealthcare $33 - $418 102%
Clear Spring $34 105%
Kaiser Ppo $39 - $78 120%
Kaiser Public Option $39 - $63 120%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $40 - $105 123%
Select Health Value Network $40 - $105 123%
Cigna $42 - $246 130%
Beech Street Community Medical Associates $51 157%
Multiplan $54 - $194 167%
Phcs $54 - $194 167%
Kaiser $77 238%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $194 599%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $208 642%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $235 725%
Mines And Associates $235 725%
Three Rivers Provider Network $235 725%
Zelis (Profee) $235 725%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $249 769%
National Preferred Provider Network $249 769%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $249 769%
Usa $249 769%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $258 796%
Health Payors Organization $263 812%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $266 821%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $266 821%
National Provider Network $269 830%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals