CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $36
Cash Discount Price: $108
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $108. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16 Guion Place, New Rochelle, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$108

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$36

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: $108 (333%)

Insurance Median: $36 (111%)

Cash: $108 (333% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $36 (111% 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
Amidacare	$27 - $38	83%
Emblem	$27 - $249	83%
Empire	$27 - $126	83%
Fidelis	$27 - $36	83%
Medicaid / KanCare	$27	83%
Metroplus	$27 - $49	83%
Molina Healthcare Of Ny Affinity	$27 - $60	83%
Mvp	$27 - $176	83%
UnitedHealthcare	$27 - $36	83%
Wellcare	$27 - $37	83%
Hamaspik	$29 - $39	90%
Vnsny Choice	$31 - $36	96%
Vnsny Select Health	$31	96%
Healthfirst	$35 - $36	108%
Villagecaremax	$36	111%
Partners_Health_Plan	$38	117%
Humana	$40	123%
Oscar	$107	330%
Cigna	$278 - $294	858%
Aetna	$300 - $336	926%
Northwell	$364	1123%

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 $108.
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 Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital 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.