CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Wilkes Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $36
  • Cash Discount Price: $35
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Wilkes Regional Medical Center is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $35. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$35

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$36

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: $35 (108%)
Insurance Median: $36 (111%)
Cash: $35 (108% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $36 (111% 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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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 $13 40%
Amerihealth $13 - $41 40%
Carolina Complete $13 40%
Healthblue $13 40%
Partners $13 40%
Trillium $13 40%
UnitedHealthcare $13 - $37 40%
Vaya $13 40%
Wellcare $13 40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $20 - $41 62%
Medcost $20 - $50 62%
Aetna $27 - $48 83%
Ambetter / Centene $30 - $43 93%
Healthteam $32 99%
Cigna $37 - $38 114%
Oscar $38 - $46 117%
Directnet $41 127%
Private Healthcare Systems $63 194%
Multiplan $64 198%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1370 West D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals