CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Laredo Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $130
  • Cash Discount Price: $122
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Laredo Medical Center is $130. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $122. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 4.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$122

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$130

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: $122 (377%)
Insurance Median: $130 (401%)
Cash: $122 (377% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $130 (401% 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 401% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 301%). 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
Self Pay $29 - $54 90%
Humana $31 96%
Medicare (plans) $31 96%
Node Champva $31 96%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $31 96%
Tricare $31 96%
UnitedHealthcare $31 - $118 96%
Veterans Eval Services $31 96%
Aetna $32 - $240 99%
American Health $32 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $32 - $147 99%
Node Ice Health Service Corps $32 99%
Node Va $32 99%
Provider Partners Health Plan $32 99%
Triwest $32 99%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $33 102%
Node Tihp Mcr Adv $33 102%
Node Wellpoint Mcr Adv $33 102%
Superior $33 102%
Industrial Rehab $36 111%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $49 151%
Lonestar Athletic $50 154%
Node Molina Health Exchange $52 160%
Node Brookshire Brothers $55 170%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $59 182%
Coventry Hcn Tx Work Comp $60 185%
Health Smart $60 - $289 185%
Node Superior Commercial Exchange $63 194%
Tx Work Comp $63 194%
Imo Work Comp $72 222%
Node Naphcare $72 222%
Cigna $124 - $264 383%
Medicaid / KanCare $124 383%
Molina $124 383%
Tx Workforce Commission $136 420%
Mutual Of Omaha $268 - $392 827%
Multiplan Primary $310 957%
Medical Control $343 1059%
Accountable Health Plans $351 - $372 1083%
Health Headquarters $351 1083%
Multiplan $359 1108%
Nha $363 1120%
Galaxy Health Network $366 1130%
Cchn $372 1148%
Nppn Plan Vista $372 1148%
Ppo Next $372 1148%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX 78044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals