CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: New Ulm Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $84
  • Cash Discount Price: $71
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at New Ulm Medical Center is $84. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $71. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 2.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$71

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$84

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: $71 (219%)
Insurance Median: $84 (259%)
Cash: $71 (219% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $84 (259% 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 259% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 159%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $23 - $140 71%
Ucare Pmap (A B C D E G N O S U R H) $24 - $32 74%
Medicaid / KanCare $26 - $56 80%
Hennepin Health $29 90%
Aetna $31 - $264 96%
Medicare (plans) $32 - $52 99%
UnitedHealthcare $32 - $313 99%
Medica $34 - $223 105%
Medica Health System $36 - $244 111%
Health Partners $58 - $99 179%
South Country Health Alliance $58 - $61 179%
Cigna $74 - $108 228%
Medica Ubh (N) $82 - $98 253%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(B D N O R S V) $90 278%
Medica Ubh Pmap $94 - $129 290%
Bc Aware/Blue Plus (Nr) $97 299%
Americas Ppo (Araz) (B D N H O R S) $98 302%
First Health (A C E G H U B D N O R S) $98 - $136 302%
Americas Ppo (Araz)(A M U) $108 333%
Medica Ubh (A) $113 - $136 349%
All Other Contracted Care (A B C D E G H N O R S U) $117 361%
Medica Dual Solutions (A U) $152 469%
Medica Mhps $232 716%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1324 Fifth North Street, New Ulm, MN 56073
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals