CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $114
Cash Discount Price: $109
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.52x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth is $114. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $109. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 3.52x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$109

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$114

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: $109 (336%)

Insurance Median: $114 (352%)

Cash: $109 (336% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $114 (352% 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 352% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 252%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Amerigroup	$23 - $34	71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$23 - $287	71%
Cook Childrens	$23 - $24	71%
UnitedHealthcare	$23 - $401	71%
Superior Wellcare	$24 - $35	74%
Aetna	$25 - $130	77%
Molina	$25 - $34	77%
American Health	$32	99%
Healthspring	$33	102%
Humana	$34	105%
City Of Fort Worth	$84 - $87	259%
Quick Trip	$107 - $117	330%
Fort Worth Firefighters	$109 - $250	336%
Phcs	$124 - $139	383%
Healthsmart	$134 - $156	414%
Multiplan	$156 - $162	481%
Galaxy	$157 - $164	485%
Usa	$157 - $164	485%
Cigna	$168 - $396	519%

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 $109.
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 Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth 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.