Occupational therapy (self-care training)
Facility: Nmc Health
Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 97535
- Insurance Median: $44
- Cash Discount Price: $45
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.36x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluestem Pace | $31 | 96% |
| Wppa | $31 - $41 | 96% |
| Occunet | $34 - $44 | 105% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $34 | 105% |
| Medincrease Health Plan | $37 - $48 | 114% |
| Samaritan Ministries International | $37 - $48 | 114% |
| Prime Health Services | $43 - $56 | 133% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $49 | 151% |
| Leading Age | $49 | 151% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $51 - $67 | 157% |
| Cigna | $54 - $70 | 167% |
| Aetna | $67 | 207% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For this Occupational therapy (self-care training) service at Nmc Health in Newton, KS, the facility's cash price of $45.00 is lower than the gross charge of $64.00, offering potential savings for patients paying out-of-pocket. While the facility's negotiated rates for commercial payers range from $31 to $70, the cash price may be the most economical option for individuals with high-deductible plans who have not yet met their coverage thresholds. It is important to note that commercial insurance contracts often include administrative overhead that inflates the baseline price, and patients should verify their specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling to ensure they are not paying a higher negotiated rate than necessary.
The facility's pricing is significantly higher than the Medicare benchmark of $32.40, with a ratio of 1.4 times the Medicare rate, which is a common markup structure in the healthcare industry. However, the cash price of $45.00 remains lower than the gross charge, and patients should proactively ask the hospital about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce bills by 20% to 50% when paid upfront. Since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, consumers are encouraged to request a detailed, itemized statement to review specific CPT codes and identify any unbundled charges or services not rendered before finalizing payment.