CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $36
Cash Discount Price: $12
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital is $36. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2000 South Palestine St, Athens, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$36

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: $12 (37%)

Insurance Median: $36 (111%)

Cash: $12 (37% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $36 (111% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$10 - $36	31%
Amerigroup Commercial [5055]	$30	93%
Black Lung [6055]	$30	93%
Healthcare Highways [2210]	$30	93%
Healthscope Benefits [2290]	$30	93%
Lucent Health [6000]	$30	93%
Web Tpa [2115]	$30 - $74	93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$36	111%
Cigna	$36 - $66	111%
Parkland Community Health Plan [6015]	$36	111%
UnitedHealthcare	$36	111%
Andrews Center Behavioral Health [3950]	$59	182%
Healthfirst [2395]	$59	182%
Aetna	$74	228%
Mailhandlers [1595]	$74	228%

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 $12.
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 UT Health East Texas Athens Hospital 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.