CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Bmh-Golden Triangle

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $143
Cash Discount Price: $54
vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Bmh-Golden Triangle is $143. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $54. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 4.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2520 5Th Street N, Columbus, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$54

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$143

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: $54 (167%)

Insurance Median: $143 (441%)

Cash: $54 (167% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $143 (441% 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 441% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 341%). 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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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
Aetna	$21 - $135	65%
Advanced Health Systems Inc.	$35	108%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$35	108%
Magnolia Ms	$49	151%
Ppo Holdings	$82	253%
Magnolia Regional Health Center	$86	265%
Littler	$108	333%
Molina	$108	333%
Mpcn	$112	346%
Cigna	$119	367%
Primewell	$130	401%
Humana	$143	441%
First Choice Health Plan Of Ms	$151	466%
UnitedHealthcare	$160 - $237	494%
Multiplan	$162	500%
Novasys	$162	500%
Christian Health Aid	$173	534%
Ppo Plus	$184	568%
Qca	$194	599%

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 $54.
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 Bmh-Golden Triangle 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.