CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: UW Health

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $116
Cash Discount Price: $39
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at UW Health is $116. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $39. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 3.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1401 East State Street, Rockford, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$39

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$116

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: $39 (120%)

Insurance Median: $116 (358%)

Cash: $39 (120% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $116 (358% 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 358% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 258%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $77	99%
Quartz Aso	$41	127%
Quartz Fully Insured	$41	127%
Aetna	$46 - $113	142%
Ecoh	$79 - $123	244%
Hfn	$79 - $123	244%
Alliance Premier Network	$85	262%
Medicare (plans)	$97 - $158	299%
The Alliance	$110	340%
UnitedHealthcare	$120 - $122	370%
Wps Ppo	$121	373%
Cigna	$125	386%
Beloit Healt System	$141	435%
Mercycare	$146	451%
First Health/Coventry	$154	475%
Health Payment Systems	$182	562%
Healthsmart	$182	562%
Sheboygan Employers Health Network	$194	599%
Multiplan	$217	670%

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 $39.
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 UW Health 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.