CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Midwest Surgical Hospital LLC

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $46
Cash Discount Price: $113
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.42x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Midwest Surgical Hospital LLC is $46. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $113. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7915 Farnam Drive, Omaha, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$113

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: $113 (349%)

Insurance Median: $46 (142%)

Cash: $113 (349% 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.

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$31	96%
Humana	$31	96%
Medicaid / KanCare	$31	96%
Wellcare	$31	96%
Molina	$32	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$46	142%
Elite Choice (Methodist)	$63	194%
Medica	$173 - $204	534%
Oscar	$214	660%
Nx Health	$230	710%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $113.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 97535.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Midwest Surgical Hospital LLC is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 97535.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.