CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Cheshire Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $78
Cash Discount Price: $52
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Cheshire Medical Center is $78. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $52. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 2.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 580 Court Street, Keene, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$52

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$78

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: $52 (160%)

Insurance Median: $78 (241%)

Cash: $52 (160% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $78 (241% 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 241% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 141%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Amerihealth Caritas Nh	$23	71%
Granite State Health Plan	$23 - $32	71%
Wellsense Health Plan	$23 - $35	71%
Aetna	$33 - $129	102%
Ambetter / Centene	$33 - $34	102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $150	102%
Cigna	$33 - $94	102%
Martin'S Point Generations Advantage	$33 - $34	102%
Martin'S Point Health Care	$33 - $34	102%
Mvp	$33 - $94	102%
UnitedHealthcare	$33 - $143	102%
Wellcare Health Plans	$33 - $34	102%
Mass General Brigham Health Plan	$37 - $189	114%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Of Ne	$40 - $86	123%
Maine Community Health Options	$85	262%
Tufts Health Plan	$93 - $121	287%
First Health/Hcvm	$161	497%
Phcs	$170	525%

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 $52.
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 Cheshire Medical Center 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.