CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Cook Childrens Medical Center

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $47
Cash Discount Price: $85
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.45x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Cook Childrens Medical Center is $47. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $85. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.45x the Medicare baseline. Located in 801 Seventh Avenue, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$85

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$47

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: $85 (262%)

Insurance Median: $47 (145%)

Cash: $85 (262% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $47 (145% 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
Beacon	$22 - $59	68%
Firstcare	$22 - $107	68%
Health Plan W/O Uhrip	$22 - $45	68%
Health Plan W. Uhrip	$28 - $51	86%
Rightcare	$30 - $59	93%
United Community	$32 - $47	99%
Wellpoint	$32 - $47	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$33 - $120	102%
Molina	$34 - $49	105%
Aetna	$40 - $113	123%
El Paso Health First	$41 - $59	127%
Superior Health	$41 - $59	127%
Tx Children Health	$41 - $59	127%
UnitedHealthcare	$41 - $113	127%
S&W Health	$77 - $112	238%
Cigna	$78 - $113	241%
Healthscope	$78 - $113	241%
Imagine Health	$78 - $113	241%
Humana	$80 - $117	247%
Multiplan	$80 - $116	247%
First Health	$81 - $117	250%
Galaxy Health	$83 - $120	256%
Healthsmart	$83 - $120	256%
Usamco	$85 - $123	262%

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 $85.
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 Cook Childrens Medical Center 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.