CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Veterans Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $40
Cash Discount Price: $52
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Veterans Memorial Hospital is $40. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 40 1St Street Se, Waukon, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$40

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: $52 (160%)

Insurance Median: $40 (123%)

Cash: $52 (160% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $40 (123% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Other Plans	$31	96%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv	$40	123%
Humana	$40 - $69	123%
Iowa Total Care Exchange	$40	123%
Iowa Total Care Mcr Adv	$40	123%
Medica Mcr Adv	$40	123%
Molina Mcr Adv	$40	123%
Quartz Mcr Adv	$40	123%
UnitedHealthcare	$40 - $78	123%
Welmark Mcr Adv	$40	123%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Other Plans	$47	145%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans	$47	145%
Aetna	$61	188%
Quartz Comm - All Other Plans	$69	213%
Wellmark Hmo - All Other Plans	$118	364%
Wellmark Ppo	$129	398%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans	$235	725%

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 $52.
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 Veterans Memorial 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.