CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $139
Cash Discount Price: $41
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $139. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $41. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 4.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$41

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$139

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: $41 (127%)

Insurance Median: $139 (429%)

Cash: $41 (127% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $139 (429% 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 429% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 329%). 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.

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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
Tricare	$28 - $32	86%
Christus Health Exchange Plan	$74	228%
Aetna	$90 - $98	278%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$92	284%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$92 - $114	284%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$92	284%
Ochsner Health Plan	$92	284%
First Health Network	$139	429%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc)	$139	429%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network	$139	429%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar)	$146	451%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$148	457%
Zelis	$148	457%
Employers Health Network (Ehn)	$157	485%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$157	485%
Usa Managed Care Network	$157	485%
Behavioral Health Systems	$166	512%
Evolutions Healthcare	$166	512%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo	$166	512%
Galaxy Health Network Wc	$166	512%
UnitedHealthcare	$185 - $300	571%
Cigna	$441	1361%

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 $41.
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 Ochsner Medical Center Acute 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.