CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Valley Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $33
  • Cash Discount Price: $597
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Valley Regional Medical Center is $33. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $597. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$597

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$33

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: $597 (1843%)
Insurance Median: $33 (102%)
Cash: $597 (1843% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $33 (102% 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
Aetna $28 - $318 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $28 - $268 86%
Cigna $28 - $32 86%
Humana $28 - $500 86%
Independent Medical System $28 - $32 86%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance $28 - $32 86%
United $28 - $268 86%
Wellmed $28 - $31 86%
American Health Plan $29 - $33 90%
Physicians Health Choice $29 - $32 90%
Prominence Health $29 - $33 90%
Provider Partners Health Plan Of Texas $29 - $33 90%
Shared Health $29 - $33 90%
Superior Health Plan $29 - $42 90%
Molina $30 - $34 93%
Superior $43 - $49 133%
Corvel Corporation $55 - $62 170%
Molina Healthcare $57 - $65 176%
Omni Healthcare $58 - $66 179%
Texas Workforce Commission $143 441%
Oscar $162 500%
Averde Health $197 608%
Healthsmart Preferred Care $257 - $507 793%
Texas Athletic Network $300 - $600 926%
First Health $343 1059%
National Healthcare Solutions $358 1105%
Southwest Medical $358 1105%
Coastal Comp $388 1198%
Total E&P Mexico $388 1198%
Affiliated Healthcare $406 1253%
Mcm Maxcare $477 1472%
Pronet Ppo $477 1472%
Usa Managed Care $477 1472%
Beech Street $537 1657%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 100 A Alton Gloor, Brownsville, TX 78526
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals