CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $60
  • Cash Discount Price: $74
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is $60. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $74. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$74

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$60

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: $74 (228%)
Insurance Median: $60 (185%)
Cash: $74 (228% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $60 (185% 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.

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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%
Health Choices $29 90%
Medicaid / KanCare $29 90%
Medical Associates $29 90%
Aetna $30 - $60 93%
Medicare (plans) $30 - $32 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 96%
UnitedHealthcare $31 - $350 96%
Centivo $38 117%
Amish Hospital Aid $41 127%
Oscar $41 127%
Ambetter / Centene $52 160%
1199 National Benefit Fund $60 185%
Allied Benefit Systems $60 185%
Asr Health Benefits $60 185%
Christian Brother Services $60 185%
Coventry $60 185%
First Health $60 185%
Lucent Health $60 185%
Luminare Health $60 185%
Medical Mutual $60 185%
Meritain $60 185%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $60 185%
Webtpa $60 185%
Claimdoc $62 191%
Nova $62 191%
Preferred One $74 228%
Health Partners $76 235%
Auxiant $80 247%
Cigna $80 247%
Medica $80 247%
Midlands $80 247%
Midlands Choice $80 247%
Mhnet $91 281%
Multiplan $103 318%
Crime Victim Assistance $114 352%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $114 352%
Geha $350 1080%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, IA 50401
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals