CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Mease Dunedin Hospital

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $72
Cash Discount Price: $82
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Mease Dunedin Hospital is $72. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $82. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 2.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 Main St, Dunedin, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$82

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$72

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: $82 (253%)

Insurance Median: $72 (222%)

Cash: $82 (253% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $72 (222% 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 222% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 122%). 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
Clear Health Alliance	$19	59%
UnitedHealthcare	$19 - $123	59%
Aetna	$20 - $112	62%
Freedom Health	$20	62%
Humana	$20 - $38	62%
Molina Healthcare	$20	62%
Simply Healthcare	$20 - $25	62%
Sunshine Health	$20	62%
Florida Community Care	$21	65%
Molina	$25 - $81	77%
Freedom	$27	83%
Optimum	$27	83%
Baycareplus	$31	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31 - $137	96%
Careplus	$31	96%
Solis Health	$34	105%
Cigna	$35 - $137	108%
Ultimate Health Plan	$41	127%
Avmed	$42 - $99	130%
Wellcare	$43	133%
Evolutions	$68 - $127	210%
Ambetter / Centene	$69 - $137	213%
First Health	$116	358%
Multiplan	$123	380%
United Behavioral Health	$137	423%

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 $82.
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 Mease Dunedin 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.