CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Dickenson Community Hospital

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 97535
Insurance Median: $48
Cash Discount Price: $33
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Dickenson Community Hospital is $48. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $33. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 312 Hospital Drive, Clintwood, VA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$33

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$48

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: $33 (102%)

Insurance Median: $48 (148%)

Cash: $33 (102% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $48 (148% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$32 - $116	99%
Aetna	$43 - $115	133%
Amerigroup	$43	133%
Managed Medicaire	$43	133%
Medicare (plans)	$43	133%
Sentara Health	$43 - $53	133%
United Mine Workers Of America	$43	133%
UnitedHealthcare	$43 - $144	133%
Humana	$44	136%
Cigna	$45 - $70	139%
Devoted Health Plan	$45	139%
Molina Healthcare	$45 - $53	139%
Nhc Advantage	$45	139%
Medcost	$50	154%
Optima Health	$51	157%
Ambetter / Centene	$53	164%
Seven Corners, Inc.	$144	444%

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 $33.
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 Dickenson Community 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.