CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Highlands Cashiers Hospital

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $68
  • Cash Discount Price: $150
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Highlands Cashiers Hospital is $68. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $150. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 2.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$150

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$68

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: $150 (463%)
Insurance Median: $68 (210%)
Cash: $150 (463% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $68 (210% 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 210% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 110%). 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
Apex Health $29 - $31 90%
Cigna $47 - $69 145%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $49 - $56 151%
United $50 - $95 154%
Amerihealth $51 - $55 157%
Wellcare $51 - $55 157%
Partners Health Management $52 - $56 160%
Vaya Health $52 - $56 160%
Amerihealth Caritas $55 - $59 170%
Caresource $64 - $69 198%
Medcost $68 - $88 210%
Aetna $69 - $114 213%
Magellan $87 - $94 269%
Magellan Behavioral Health $87 - $94 269%
Multiplan $116 - $125 358%
Avalon Administrative Services $123 - $133 380%
Prime Health $127 - $141 392%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals