CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $53
  • Cash Discount Price: $138
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.64x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is $53. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $138. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.64x the Medicare baseline. Located in 125 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC.
Cash / Self-Pay
$138

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$53

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: $138 (426%)
Insurance Median: $53 (164%)
Cash: $138 (426% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $53 (164% 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 $19 - $26 59%
United $20 - $74 62%
Amerihealth $21 - $27 65%
Partners Health Management $21 - $28 65%
Vaya Health $21 - $28 65%
Wellcare $21 - $27 65%
Aetna $24 - $113 74%
Apex Health $24 - $31 74%
Cigna $40 - $64 123%
Amerihealth Caritas $44 - $58 136%
Caresource $52 - $69 160%
Medcost $55 - $81 170%
Magellan $71 - $94 219%
Magellan Behavioral Health $71 - $94 219%
Multiplan $95 - $125 293%
Avalon Administrative Services $101 - $133 312%
Prime Health $105 - $141 324%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 125 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals