CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Buchanan County Health Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $132
  • Cash Discount Price: $135
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.07x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Buchanan County Health Center is $132. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $135. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 4.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 First St East, Independence, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$135

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$132

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: $135 (417%)
Insurance Median: $132 (407%)
Cash: $135 (417% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $132 (407% 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 407% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 307%). 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 $56 - $159 173%
Molina Healthcare $56 - $159 173%
Wellpoint Iowa $56 - $159 173%
Aetna $57 - $159 176%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $57 - $159 176%
Champus $57 - $159 176%
Health Partners $57 - $159 176%
Humana $57 - $159 176%
UnitedHealthcare $57 - $159 176%
Cigna $132 407%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 First St East, Independence, IA 50644
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals