Occupational therapy (self-care training)
Facility: Cloud County Health Center
Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 97535
- Insurance Median: $137
- Cash Discount Price: $104
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.23x 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.
Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)
The negotiated rate at this facility is 423% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 323%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $81 - $216 | 250% |
| Pponext-All Plans | $86 - $221 | 265% |
| Mpi-All Plans | $86 - $221 | 265% |
| Health Partners - All Plans | $86 - $221 | 265% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the Occupational therapy (self-care training) service (CPT 97535) at Cloud County Health Center in Concordia, KS, the facility's cash payment rate of $104.00 is lower than the state average of $137.00, making it a potentially cost-effective option for patients paying out-of-pocket. While the facility's negotiated rates with major payers like Aetna and Pponext-All Plans range between $81 and $221, these amounts often exceed the cash price due to administrative overhead and contract structures. For patients with high-deductible plans, paying the cash rate of $104.00 upfront may result in significant savings compared to the higher negotiated amounts their insurance would allow, provided they have not yet met their deductible.
To maximize savings, patients should proactively contact the hospital to confirm "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce bills by 20% to 50% when paid in full before or shortly after the service. It is important to verify that the facility is in-network to avoid balance billing, as the No Surprises Act protects patients from unexpected out-of-network charges at in-network facilities. Additionally, since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, consumers are encouraged to request a detailed, itemized statement to review specific CPT codes and ensure no unbundled charges or services not rendered are included before finalizing payment.