CMS Price Transparency Data

Occupational therapy (self-care training)

Facility: Porter Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 97535 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 97535
  • Insurance Median: $76
  • Cash Discount Price: $149
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.35x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Occupational therapy (self-care training) at Porter Hospital Inc is $76. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $149. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $32.4, this hospital’s rate is 2.35x the Medicare baseline. Located in 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$149

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$76

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: $149 (460%)
Insurance Median: $76 (235%)
Cash: $149 (460% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $76 (235% 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 235% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 135%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Mvp $43 - $148 133%
UnitedHealthcare $43 - $157 133%
Fidelis Care $58 - $67 179%
Aetna $65 - $75 201%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $65 - $133 201%
Martins Point $65 - $75 201%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network $65 - $75 201%
Veterans Choice $65 - $75 201%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $66 - $130 204%
Wellpath $76 - $87 235%
Harvard Pilgrim $110 - $127 340%
Coventry $121 - $140 373%
Cigna $126 - $145 389%
Medical Corporation $131 - $151 404%
Multiplan $131 - $151 404%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury, VT 05753
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals