CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $74
Cash Discount Price: $104
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.28x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi is $74. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $104. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 2.28x the Medicare baseline. Located in 345 S Water St, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$104

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$74

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: $104 (321%)

Insurance Median: $74 (228%)

Cash: $104 (321% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $74 (228% 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 228% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 128%). 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

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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	$24 - $32	74%
Curative	$24	74%
Ambetter / Centene	$32	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $34	99%
Christus Health Plan	$32	99%
Christus Spohn Health Network	$32 - $64	99%
Cigna	$32 - $115	99%
Ilumed Aco Reach	$32	99%
Imperial Insurance Of Texas	$32	99%
UnitedHealthcare	$32 - $90	99%
Wellcare Complete	$32	99%
Wellmed	$32	99%
Wellpoint (Amerigroup)	$32	99%
Texas Independence Health Plan	$33	102%
Velocity Provider Ppo Network	$38 - $80	117%
Prime Health Services	$41 - $90	127%
Ninety Degree Benefits	$47	145%
Sana Benefits	$47	145%
Healthcare Highways	$56 - $58	173%
America'S Choice Provider Network	$71 - $74	219%
Provider Network Of America	$77 - $80	238%
Quik Trip	$77 - $80	238%
Usa Managed Care Organization	$77 - $80	238%
Multiplan/Phcs	$82 - $85	253%

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 $104.
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 PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Corpus Christi 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.