CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: The McDowell Hospital

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $32
  • Cash Discount Price: $86
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.99x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at The McDowell Hospital is $32. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $86. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 0.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730, Marion, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$86

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$32

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: $86 (265%)
Insurance Median: $32 (99%)
Cash: $86 (265% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $32 (99% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $16 25%
United $8 - $62 25%
Amerihealth $9 - $17 28%
Partners Health Management $9 - $17 28%
Vaya Health $9 - $17 28%
Wellcare $9 - $32 28%
Apex Health $13 - $24 40%
Cigna $22 - $64 68%
Alignment Health $27 - $31 83%
Devoted Health $27 - $31 83%
Aetna $28 - $87 86%
Caresource $28 - $53 86%
Humana $28 - $32 86%
Provider Partners Health Plan $29 - $33 90%
Amerihealth Caritas $30 - $56 93%
Healthteam Advantage $30 - $34 93%
Troy Healthcare $30 - $34 93%
Medcost $31 - $102 96%
Longevity Health Plan $33 - $37 102%
Magellan $38 - $72 117%
Magellan Behavioral Health $38 - $72 117%
Multiplan $50 - $96 154%
Avalon Administrative Services $53 - $102 164%
Prime Health $55 - $108 170%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730, Marion, NC 28752
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals