CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $63
Cash Discount Price: $67
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center is $63. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $67. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5211 Highway 110, Aurora, MN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$67

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$63

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: $67 (207%)

Insurance Median: $63 (194%)

Cash: $67 (207% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $63 (194% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance 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
Itasca Med Care	$32	99%
Primewest	$33	102%
Advocare/Security Health	$35	108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35 - $72	108%
Blue Plus Pmap Pcc Prime	$35 - $50	108%
Freedom Blue Ppo	$35	108%
Healthpartners Care Msho / Mcr Adv	$35	108%
Imcare Msho Pcc Prime	$35	108%
Imcare Msho Ref Req	$35	108%
Medica Advantage Solutions	$35	108%
Medica Msho/Dual Solutions	$35	108%
Medica Prime Solution Group	$35	108%
Medicare (plans)	$35	108%
Nd Va Administration	$35	108%
Platinum Blue/Vantage Blue	$35	108%
Primewest Msho	$35	108%
Secure Blue Msho	$35	108%
Ubh Cost Plan	$35	108%
Ubh Msho	$35	108%
Ucare Msho	$35	108%
UnitedHealthcare	$35 - $81	108%
Healthpartners Care Pmap	$36	111%
Medica Access	$36 - $56	111%
Sanford Healthplan	$39 - $41	120%
Ucare	$59	182%
Healthpartners	$61 - $72	188%
Medica	$64 - $72	198%
Medica Uplan	$64	198%
Wea	$65 - $69	201%
America'S Ppo	$70	216%
Cigna	$70 - $72	216%
Healthpartners Pcc Prime	$70 - $72	216%
Medica Choice	$74	228%
Wps	$75 - $76	231%
Aetna	$76	235%
Healtheos	$77	238%
Security Health	$90	278%

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 $67.
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 Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center 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.