CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $62
  • Cash Discount Price: $921
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.91x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center is $62. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $921. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.91x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$921

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$62

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: $921 (2843%)
Insurance Median: $62 (191%)
Cash: $921 (2843% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $62 (191% 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%
Medicaid / KanCare $29 90%
Aetna $30 - $88 93%
Medicare (plans) $30 - $32 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 96%
UnitedHealthcare $31 - $231 96%
Preferred Health Choice $37 114%
Health Choices $38 117%
Amish Hospital Aid $41 127%
Oscar $42 130%
Centivo $48 148%
Ambetter / Centene $52 160%
Midlands Choice $61 - $94 188%
Claimdoc $62 191%
Nova $62 191%
The Alliance $63 194%
Wps $63 194%
Mhnet $84 259%
1199 National Benefit Fund $88 272%
Allied Benefit Systems $88 272%
Asr Health Benefits $88 272%
Christian Brother Services $88 272%
Coventry $88 272%
First Health $88 272%
Lucent Health $88 272%
Luminare Health $88 272%
Medical Mutual $88 272%
Meritain $88 272%
Trustmark Small Business Benefits $88 272%
Webtpa $88 272%
Auxiant $94 290%
Cigna $94 290%
Medica $94 290%
Midlands $94 290%
Multiplan $94 290%
Unity $94 290%
Crime Victim Assistance $105 324%
Iowa Dept Of Public Health $105 324%
Stephenson Cty Health $105 324%
Geha $212 - $231 654%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Mercy Drive, Dubuque, IA 52001
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals