CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Chatuge Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $26
Cash Discount Price: $25
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.80x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Chatuge Regional Hospital is $26. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $25. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.80x the Medicare baseline. Located in 110 S Main Street, Hiawassee, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$25

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$26

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: $25 (77%)

Insurance Median: $26 (80%)

Cash: $25 (77% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $26 (80% 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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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
UnitedHealthcare	$11 - $37	34%
Aetna	$16 - $42	49%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$18 - $36	56%
Cigna	$18 - $35	56%
Humana	$18	56%
Amerigroup Community Care	$25	77%
Wellcare	$26	80%
Caresource Network Partners, Llc.	$27	83%
Alliant Health Plan	$35	108%

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 $25.
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 Chatuge Regional 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.