CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: University Health System, Inc

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $48
  • Cash Discount Price: $27
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at University Health System, Inc is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $27. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$27

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$48

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: $27 (83%)
Insurance Median: $48 (148%)
Cash: $27 (83% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $48 (148% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $21 - $132 65%
UnitedHealthcare $24 - $74 74%
Cigna $30 - $80 93%
Humana $30 93%
Aetna $31 - $74 96%
Devoted Health $31 96%
American Health $32 99%
Medicare (plans) $32 99%
Nhc $32 99%
Wellcare-Windsor Medadv $32 99%
Wellpoint $32 - $34 99%
Fentress County Sheriffs Dept $42 130%
Multiplan $64 198%
Nx Health $64 198%
Phcs $64 198%
Naphcare $69 213%
Coventry $74 228%
Beechstreet $80 247%
Prime Health $80 - $106 247%
Seven Corners $80 247%
Usa $85 262%
Evolutions $95 293%
Galaxy $95 293%
Healthsmart $95 293%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals