CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $115
  • Cash Discount Price: $103
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center is $115. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $103. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 3.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$103

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$115

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: $103 (318%)
Insurance Median: $115 (355%)
Cash: $103 (318% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $115 (355% 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 355% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 255%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $31 - $118 96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $31 - $124 96%
Cigna $31 - $126 96%
Devoted Health $31 96%
Humana $31 96%
Molina $31 96%
Primetime Health Plan $31 96%
Summacare $31 - $125 96%
The Health Plan $31 - $121 96%
UnitedHealthcare $31 - $126 96%
Wellcare By Allwell $31 96%
Paramount $32 99%
Perennial Advantage Of Ohio $33 102%
Valor Health Plans $33 102%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $48 - $136 148%
University Health Employee Plan (Contigo) $55 170%
Ambetter / Centene $56 173%
Caresource $56 173%
Amish Aid Community Plan $63 - $85 194%
Amish Church Fund And Workers Aid Plan $63 - $85 194%
Buckeye Plain Ministries $63 - $85 194%
Christian Healthcare Ministries $68 210%
Immergrun $68 210%
Sunrise Plain Communities $68 210%
Medical Mutual Traditional/Health Ohio $96 296%
Beech Street $110 - $123 340%
Ohio Preferred Network $110 - $123 340%
First Health $114 352%
Century Health Network $116 358%
Ohio Health Choice $116 - $123 358%
Private Healthcare System $118 364%
Aultcare $123 380%
Clarity $123 380%
Configurenet $123 380%
Fortified Provider Network $123 380%
Healthsmart $123 380%
Jp Farley $123 380%
Multiplan $123 380%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1025 Center St, Ashland, OH 44805
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals