CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Mercy Hospital Watonga, Inc

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $81
  • Cash Discount Price: $94
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.50x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Mercy Hospital Watonga, Inc is $81. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $94. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 2.50x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 North Clarence Nash Boulevard, Watonga, OK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$94

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$81

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: $94 (290%)
Insurance Median: $81 (250%)
Cash: $94 (290% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $81 (250% 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 250% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 150%). 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 $29 - $110 90%
Humana $29 - $55 90%
Medicaid / KanCare $29 - $44 90%
Ambetter / Centene $44 136%
Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] $44 136%
Novasys Contracted [320285] $44 136%
Health Choice Contracted [320166] $50 154%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $55 - $75 170%
Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] $55 170%
Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] $55 170%
Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] $55 170%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] $55 170%
Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] $55 170%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] $55 170%
Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] $55 170%
Independent Health [20197] $55 170%
Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] $55 170%
Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] $55 170%
Kindful Hospice [20434] $55 170%
Medical Associates Health [20444] $55 170%
Medicare (plans) $55 - $81 170%
Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] $55 170%
Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] $55 170%
Qual Choice Contracted [320325] $55 170%
Tribute Health Plan Mcr Contracted [320338] $55 170%
Tricare $55 170%
UnitedHealthcare $55 - $115 170%
Cigna $57 - $123 176%
Globalhealth Contracted [320145] $57 176%
Webtpa Contracted [320417] $61 188%
Medica Contracted [320239] $81 250%
Aither Health Contracted [320449] $87 - $123 269%
Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] $87 - $123 269%
Quik Trip Contracted [320447] $87 269%
Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] $87 269%
Benefit Management Contracted [320052] $94 - $109 290%
Healthsmart Accel Contracted [320183] $102 315%
Osma Health Contracted [320292] $102 315%
Healthcare Highways Plus Contracted [320175] $109 336%
Preferred Community Choice Contracted [320311] $109 336%
Private Health Care Systems Contracted [320320] $109 - $116 336%
United Medical Resources Contracted [320454] $115 355%
Multiplan Contracted [320270] $116 - $130 358%
First Health Contracted [320128] $118 364%
Auxiant Contracted [320462] $123 380%
Ebms Contracted [320493] $123 380%
Healthlink Contracted [320179] $123 380%
Healthsmart Preferred Care Contracted [320184] $123 380%
Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] $123 380%
Reflect Health Contracted [320492] $123 380%
Yuzu Health Contracted [320521] $123 380%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 500 North Clarence Nash Boulevard, Watonga, OK 73772
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals