CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Acadia General Hospital

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $30
Cash Discount Price: $15
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Acadia General Hospital is $30. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1305 Crowley Rayne Highway, Crowley, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$15

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$30

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: $15 (46%)

Insurance Median: $30 (93%)

Cash: $15 (46% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $30 (93% 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.

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	$10 - $40	31%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana)	$10	31%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana)	$10	31%
Humana	$10 - $30	31%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana)	$10	31%
UnitedHealthcare	$10 - $107	31%
Verity Commercial And First Choice Network	$17 - $28	52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$30 - $57	93%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp)	$30 - $40	93%
Medicare (plans)	$30	93%
Ochsner Health Plan	$30 - $40	93%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan)	$31	96%
Wellcare Of Louisiana	$31 - $40	96%
Tricare	$32	99%
Zelis	$33	102%
Cigna	$139	429%

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 $15.
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 Acadia General Hospital 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.