CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Caromont Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $46
  • Cash Discount Price: $160
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Caromont Regional Medical Center is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$46

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: $160 (494%)
Insurance Median: $46 (142%)
Cash: $160 (494% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $46 (142% 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.

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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
Alliance Behavioral Health $24 - $25 74%
Amerihealth Caritas $24 - $25 74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $24 - $44 74%
Carolina Complete Health $24 - $25 74%
Carolina Complete Health Tailored Plans $24 - $25 74%
Partners Behavioral Health $24 - $25 74%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $148 74%
Vaya Behavioral Health $24 - $25 74%
Wellcare $24 - $25 74%
Aetna $32 - $81 99%
Devoted Health $33 102%
Healthteam $33 102%
Humana $33 - $143 102%
Longevity Health $33 102%
Molina $33 - $46 102%
Absolute Total Care $44 - $46 136%
Gaston County Jail $47 - $49 145%
Surgery Plus $54 167%
Cigna $58 - $134 179%
Carolina Caring $78 - $129 241%
Corporate Benefits Service $84 259%
Medcost $107 - $111 330%
Beech Street $129 - $134 398%
Multiplan $129 - $134 398%
Self Pay $141 - $147 435%
First Health Network $149 - $155 460%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals