CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Albany Medical Center Hospital

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $41
  • Cash Discount Price: $66
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.27x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Albany Medical Center Hospital is $41. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $66. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$66

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$41

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: $66 (204%)
Insurance Median: $41 (127%)
Cash: $66 (204% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $41 (127% 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
Aetna $10 - $260 31%
UnitedHealthcare $16 - $166 49%
Cdphp $21 - $147 65%
Medicare (plans) $23 - $35 71%
Fidelis $24 - $125 74%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $26 - $91 80%
Tricare $26 - $31 80%
Blue Shield Highmark $27 - $68 83%
Nascentia Health Options $27 - $114 83%
Hamaspik $29 - $95 90%
Emblem $30 - $269 93%
Mvp $31 - $58 96%
Blue Shield $34 - $283 105%
Emblem Health Ghi $34 - $67 105%
Nascentia $34 105%
Empire Plan Nyship $40 - $166 123%
Magnacare $40 - $166 123%
Multiplan $42 - $177 130%
Cigna $48 - $58 148%
Emblem_Ghi $75 - $358 231%
Nys Department Of Corrections $75 231%
Mvp Essential Plan $87 269%
Mvp Commercial $108 - $296 333%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 43 New Scotland Avenue, Mail Code 34, Albany, NY 12208
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals