CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $127
  • Cash Discount Price: $94
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.92x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Mercyone Newton Medical Center is $127. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 3.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$127

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: $94 (290%)
Insurance Median: $127 (392%)
Cash: $94 (290% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $127 (392% 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 392% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 292%). 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
Iowa Total Care $28 86%
Medicaid / KanCare $29 90%
Aetna $30 - $135 93%
Medicare (plans) $30 - $32 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 96%
UnitedHealthcare $31 - $104 96%
Amish Hospital Aid $41 127%
Centivo $45 139%
Oscar $47 145%
Ambetter / Centene $52 160%
Claimdoc $62 191%
Nova $62 191%
Newton Correctional Facility $94 290%
Geha $104 321%
Health Choices $109 336%
Medical Associates $109 336%
Health Partners $127 392%
Auxiant $132 407%
Cigna $132 407%
Health Alliance $132 407%
Medica $132 407%
Midlands $132 407%
Midlands Choice $132 407%
1199 National Benefit Fund $135 417%
Allied Benefit Systems $135 417%
Asr Health Benefits $135 417%
Christian Brother Services $135 417%
Coventry $135 417%
First Health $135 417%
Lucent Health $135 417%
Luminare Health $135 417%
Medical Mutual $135 417%
Meritain $135 417%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $135 417%
Webtpa $135 417%
Crime Victim Assistance $144 444%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $144 444%

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Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 204 N 4Th Ave E, Newton, IA 50208
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals