CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Shreveport

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $211
Cash Discount Price: $273
vs. Medicare Baseline: 6.51x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Shreveport is $211. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $273. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 6.51x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$273

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$211

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: $273 (843%)

Insurance Median: $211 (651%)

Cash: $273 (843% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $211 (651% 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 651% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 551%). 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

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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
America'S Choice	$190 - $192	586%
Provider Network Of America	$203 - $206	627%
Quik Trip	$203 - $206	627%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$203 - $219	627%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$203 - $206	627%
Evolutions Healthcare System	$217 - $219	670%
Multiplan	$217 - $219	670%
Fortified Provider Network	$230 - $233	710%
Three Rivers Provider Network	$230 - $233	710%

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 $273.
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 PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Shreveport 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.